Facebook feature gives users new way to flirt

MANILA, Philippines – Who hasn’t used Facebook to flirt?

Whether via a seemingly innocent “Like” on a post or a full blown series of comments on an album of photos, there’s no denying that users have taken to the world’s largest social network to connect for sex and love. 

And in an unintentional nod to its other purpose, Facebook is rolling out a new feature that can very well be the biggest flirting tool since the notorious “Poke”. 

Recently “Ask” buttons have begun popping up next to omitted details on users’ “About” boxes – details like where they grew up, where they work, or what schools they attended.

No one’s really bothered until this week when users reported seeing the Ask button appear beside a user’s relationship status. If you are brave enough to ask, you will have to send that user a message explaining why you need to know.

Of course, if you’re asking, an emoji will suffice. 

On the other end of the line the user you’re eyeing will be notified about your request and will be given a list of relationship statuses to reply back with. That user may choose to reveal to you or everyone whether he or she is in a relationship, engaged, or married.

But really, the only answer that matters is “Single”.  – Rappler.com