By Catherine Jou ’15

Many students are oblivious to the interactions that occur around them and do not grasp the true meanings behind the subtle gestures and hints given or directed towards them.

Senior Cali Reno has been an avid observer of these signs since her freshman year. “When someone has a crush on someone the signs aren’t always obvious. But I assure you, once you learn these simple steps you’ll be able to tell who likes who just by watching others’ interactions,” said Reno.

Starting with the slightly more evident clues. “When someone picks up your pencil it totally means they like you,” said Reno. “Eye contact is another sign; this one is definitely overlooked.”

According to Reno these obvious signs are everywhere, and she suggests that next time you are bored in class just look at your surroundings. “If you notice two people wearing the same color, making similar body gestures or looking in the same direction, something is definitely up.”

When asked to give examples of some lovestruck students who were giving subtle hints, Reno exclaimed, “Girl, just look around you!” She pointed out how a fellow senior, who shall not be named for the purpose of this article, had a crush on her.

“I remember when he first said my name and asked me a question. I didn’t know that he knew who I was so I was in shock initially but then I started seeing signs that were indisputably clear. He would always come up with excuses to talk to me; you know, like ask me for homework or if I knew what time class was over by,” said Reno.

Reno has not been asked out by the student but concludes that he is just reserved.

In addition to her own special situation Reno often sees connections between two students that they themselves do not notice. Seniors Thomas Mirman and Sophie Kunstler’s “interaction” was a fine example of these subtle hints. To give some actual context of their interaction, Mirman walked by Kunstler without the two even trying to look at one another. Despite sounding paradoxical, this non-interaction interaction, is a huge hint in liking someone. “Do you see how they are purposely not looking at each other? This unspoken interaction just intensifies the passion. It is so clear that they are in love,” elaborated Reno.

Upon further investigation of Reno’s claims, Mirman’s relationship with Kunstler seemed distant and barely noticeable. When initially approaching Mirman for an interview, he seemed confused about the questions but later on in the exchange he reluctantly answered them.

“We are just friends,” said Mirman. After Reno was informed about these findings, she replied that obviously Mirman is just trying to hide his connection with Kunstler.

“I don’t have a boyfriend myself, but I can tell when people are in love,” said Reno.