Computer geeks learn to flirt

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BERLIN (Reuters) – Even the most quirky of computer nerds can learn to flirt with finesse thanks to a new "flirting course" being offered to budding IT engineers at Potsdam University south of Berlin.

The 440 students enrolled in the master's degree course will learn how to write flirtatious text messages and emails, impress people at parties and cope with rejection.

Philip von Senftleben, an author and radio presenter who will teach the course, summed up his job as teaching how to "get someone else's heart beating fast while yours stays calm."

The course, which starts next Monday, is part of the social skills section of the IT course and is designed to ease entry into the world of work. Students also learn body language, public-speaking, stress management and presentation skills.

"We want to prepare our students with the social skills needed to succeed both in their private life and their work life," said Hans-Joachim Allgaier, a spokesman for the institute at Potsdam University where the course is being offered.

(Writing by Anna Brooke; Editing by Nick Vinocur)

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In the Post-Napoleon-Dynamite society, I am confident that the geek shall inherit the earth. Nuff said.

Oh man... I need some of those classes. What would the final be? See if you can get a date?

I definitely don't like flirts myself. Seems like a waste of time to me. Although, if it works for others, then it's probably a good idea.

thats so cool

Haha! So what, people will actually be able to say, "I have a Master's in flirting"?

Interesting xD

ace

That's a really cool idea. It's essentially an applied human communications course.