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It's the only way she's even known how to socialize with men. Blanche can never just "be", and have a normal, honest conversation. She relies on being flirtatious and on her dated version of being lady-like, as it's how she grew up in her aristocratic Old Southern upbringing, and the validation she derives from men being interested in her only further inspires that behavior. The fact Stanley sees right through that immediately and doesn't humor her sets the tone for their relationship in the rest of the play/movie.

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Stanley wanted Blanche to leave because life was easier without Blanche. There were less problems and she's giving them a bad name. She is ruining Stanley and Stella's marriage. And also seducing every guy she meets.

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