How can I discern whether an East Indian woman is flirting or not?

I am a man who finds himself in a dilemma. I have met an intelligent, witty, nice and beautiful East Indian woman. I am a rather attractive Hispanic professional myself, who is happily married. I can usually read the body language of western women, and respond appropriately. However I am at a loss when it comes to Indian women.


This woman has data I need, and I cannot afford to offend her with a misunderstanding. I know Indians have a much different view of personal space than westerners. So I am not sure if she is just being friendly, or has more on her mind.


Replies from Indian women or cross-cultural behavior experts are prefered.How can I discern whether an East Indian woman is flirting or not?
i do not think you should mention to her that you feel like she is flirting. that could embarrass her and be very awkward.





pretend that you notice nothing. act professionally. ask her for the data. you have a professional relationship with this woman, there is no reason for you to read anything into it.





mention you are married. who cares if she is flirting with you? you are married.





most likely, she will not make the first move.





if you continue to wonder about this, go rent some bollywood films. then you will see indian women flirting.How can I discern whether an East Indian woman is flirting or not?
Bollywood films are nothing like the reality of India....

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They would do the same as a Western one would. Maybe more subtleness, coyness etc.





Most likely she is being friendly because she is trying to do her job and want to keep her job, maybe move up in the world like everyone else, and mixing her work ethics from the past with the current job one.





Strongly suggest that you respect her as a professional esp if you are married. Also do not treat her as an exotic docile thing to play with as some causians/westerners/hispanics make the mistake of doing. Like any other woman if she is interested, you flirt back and she might even think there's a hint of a romance you would be in deep **** if there was another woman in the wings. Never mind the lady in question but if your wife ever reads this or even caught wind of this kiss your *** goodbye.
Instead of trying to read between the lines, you as a professional should know better than not getting all the correct facts. You should tell her whats on your mind and what you FEEL, which is getting in touch with your feminine side, and women understand that kind of thinking, and let her know that you are interested in the info she has that you want but you dont want to jeopardize your relations with the family you dearly love. I think she would appreciate your manly stance and respect your wishes at the same time.