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Originally Posted by Pennster
In the culture I was raised in, winking is generally a way of affectionately showing the winker isn't taking themselves too seriously. I've never seen them used to communicate sexual intent - I'm sort of intrigued by the idea that some people use them that way! Where I'm from they are too light-hearted to be seductive.
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It can still mean you don't take yourself too seriously, but it's definitely become sexualized or flirty in the US these days.
Of course, it could also mean there's sand in your eye.