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Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Being a gentleman is sure to impress any girl you're interested in (or at least, any girl who is worth the effort!) It's also great to act gentlemanly around parents and grandparents, employers, teachers, and anybody else who might need to think you're great.
Pay attention to how you dress. You don't have to dress "preppy" but you should make sure your pants, shirts and shoes are of good quality and in good repair. Gentlemen don't wear things that are scuffed, stained, ripped, ill-fitting, or otherwise in bad shape. (See the "tips" section for dress ideas.)
Be courteous when you talk to a girl. Make conversation, but let her do at least half the talking. Look her in the eyes. Don't stare at other parts of her body, and don't lean in too close unless you're about to kiss her.
Practice your handshake. (Shake hands with your friends until you get this right.) You should reach out, grasp the other person's hand firmly but without crushing their fingers, give two up/down shakes, and then release. Shake hands immediately upon being introduced to someone new, and say the other person's name, along with, "Hi, it's nice to meet you." This also applies to girls, but do not squeeze their hand. Hold her fingers and gently shake up and down.
Don't use bad language. A foul mouth is not gentlemanly at all. Try to speak clearly, with your head up, and use correct grammar. Don't use big words if you don't know what they mean. If you don't know much about the subject of conversation, you can keep silent, ask what someone else thinks, or make neutral remarks.
Avoid talking about matters that people might find gross, disturbing or rude. If someone else brings such a subject up, listen politely but don't say anything. (Of course, there are exceptions depending on how well you know someone, and what they would or wouldn't find offensive and disturbing.)
Practice your posture. Gentlemen can appear at ease without slouching, you know!
Keep all your belongings (house, car, etc.) and yourself neat and clean. Don't leave trash lying around or dirty dishes in the sink. Shower daily, wear deodorant (but not too much, cologne or deodorant you can smell from a mile away is offputting) and brush/floss your teeth.
When initiating physical contact other than handshakes, take it slow. Don't touch a person until you have gotten to know them well first.
If you ask someone out on a date, offer to pay for dinner. You can let the girl talk you into splitting the bill in half if you want, but don't let her pay for the entire thing.
If you're visiting somebody's house for dinner, help clear the table. Offer to help wash the dishes.
Pull out the girl's chair and take her coat for her when she sits down.
If you're in a restaurant or out with friends and you are offered alcohol to drink, do not have more than one drink. If you're with people you know well, you can have up to two, but don't have more than that. A simple drink of a high-quality liquor is usually better than a mixed drink with cheap ingredients.
When you're riding on a bus or public transportation, stand up and offer your seat if an elderly person, pregnant mother, or (ideally) any woman gets on board.
However, do not fake this! Women can always tell if you are secretly a sleazy slimeball hiding behind the appearance of a gentlemen. If all else fails, simply remember this - being gentlemanly is about being courteous and respectful.


When offering a woman your seat, don't wait until she accepts to get up. This gives the impression that you are just doing it as a formality rather than really offering your seat. Instead, get up and then offer the now empty seat.
The key to this maneuver is to know the line between going out of your way to be a gentleman (thumbs-up) and going too far to be a gentleman (thumbs down.) Ideally, you should be able to trust your gut as to what is too far. If you're a novice, it's generally appropriate to go one step beyond what your gut tells you to do. (Chivalry is uncommon, so it will probably feel weird at first.) However, there are a few rules of thumb:

If she would have to push her way through several people to get to the seat, don't do it.
If there is a group and they can't all have seats, don't do it.
If you are sitting with a friend in a pair of seats, either you both do it or neither do. For just one person to do it, creates a lot of weirdness.
If you offer and she declines, try once more. If she declines again, sit down. The key here is to sit down without being even a little bit condescending.

Learn to iron your own clothes, and iron them. Don't expect a girl to do it for you. A gentleman is self-sufficient.
Keep your hair in trim, and keep your facial hair neat if you have any. (If you don't, then make sure you stay clean-shaven. Fuzzy chins are scruffy.) Don't dye or bleach your hair, it should remain its natural color.
For shirts, you should wear button-down dress shirts, polo shirts or sweaters. Shirts with collars are better than shirts without.
For pants, you should wear slacks that are neatly pressed and a conservative color like khaki, navy blue, gray or black. Jeans are okay in informal situations, but they must fit you (no baggy pants) and they must be in good condition.
Always wear a belt. Don't choose a belt with an oversized buckle or a lot of studs on it, though.
Know how to tie a tie and wear it correctly. Wear one when you're being especially formal.
Wear loafers or dress shoes. Make sure your shoes fit you well and are shiny and in good condition. Your socks should always match, of course.
In general, your socks should match your pants, and your belt should match your shoes. If you are wearing jeans, then your socks should match your shoes.
If you're ordering food or drink, don't order something you don't like just because it sounds impressive (like black coffee, escargot or scotch on the rocks). Only ask for something you actually want. It does not look very cool if you ask for something and then don't touch it.

Don't get piercings or tattoos. If you have them, take them off or cover them up.
Treat all women chivalrously, but don't be condescending.
When you're making conversation, avoid topics the other person (or people) might find offensive. Don't talk too much about yourself.
Don't get drunk under any circumstances. It's not dignified and is very off-putting. (Besides, if you're driving home later, it can be dangerous to you and your date.)
Never act as though you're too interested in sex.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

So you've got nothing to wear that suits you? Out of your own typical designed style? Nothing cool to wear? So, want to fit in with the rest of the crowd? Clothes are nothing more than a simple material of cloth to warm you up, and cover you so you are not in the nude. But wearing cruddy clothes don't fit in with the style the rest of the 'crowd' likes. And wearing goofy clothes will make you look silly, even in front of your loved one(s). So selecting the right clothes for occasions like proms, parties, funerals, and the others really are important, right? So here is an article that helps you choose your own special style!

Choose a style that fits you, and here are the instructions for doing that.
Browse online for clothes that are your age and appropriate. Once you've done that, look through the clothing and match it with other online clothing stores and see if it look goods.
Think about accessories. Wristbands, bracelets, earrings, necklaces etc. and make-up. 'Should I put on a little more eye-liner?' 'Does this purse look cute with this scarf'? ask yourself these questions. They really do help.
Clothes can make you who you are. You may have already found your style or 'Label'. Correct?
If/When people come up to you and ask you what your label is just say, Most don't really find 'labeling' all that cool. You should be pretty happy with what you do and how you dress.

Don't pretend that your something you are not just to impress others! Reflect your personality!
Be who you want to be!
Remember you weren't born as a prep or a skater or an emo!

People will call you a poser and it's just the way they roll. It's not that cool but you will learn to live with it.

Monday, February 23, 2009

What do you think about the OSCAR last night. I think it was just okay. Nothing really special happened.

Saturday, February 21, 2009

I feel fat, I don't like the way that I look. This is a simple way to transform yourself physically and mentally in six weeks. Most importantly, it's free.

In order to fully transform yourself in six weeks, you have to be committed and willing to do this for YOURSELF, and not to please others.
First, take a week to examine yourself starting with your diet. Make a list of things you would normally eat on a regular basis.
Decide what diet would best suit you.
Eliminate all the junk food you would normally eat and reduce the amount of carbs you would eat on average.
After you've started with your diet, associate it with exercise but don't over do it. Exercise 3 times a week leaving 4 rest days in between.
Look at your appearance. Are you happy with the way you look? If not, try a new brand of clothing that suits your style and shape, try new hairstyles, shave, etc.
Makeup: go ahead and get it done at the mall and get tips from the artist. Start using lotions to smooth out your face. If you have an acne problem try to use a acne cream and wash your face every night.
Within about 6 weeks, if you can lose 10-15 lbs, clear up any acne, and build a stronger self esteem, You can be beautiful. Remember, this is a self choice NOT for pleasing others.

Remember, this is a self choice NOT for pleasing others.
Drink a lot of water.
Eat more proteins.
Avoid fast food.
Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
Try yoga.
Walk; do not park close to a store, park farther away to get more exercise.
Remember not to push yourself too hard, but have discipline.
Look forward to the new you. You'll be a amazing person with more confidence.

Do not tell everyone your on a diet, let them notice the changes.
Try not to stress out.
Do not diet to the extreme; for example, starving yourself.

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