“A little list on tips to be more feminine… - Have neat hair-wash it regularly, wear a ribbon and comb away knots - Never have untidy nails- no nail polish to cracked nail polish is always preferable - Maintain a clear and confident voice which is not too loud - Mind what you eat, especially in public. Gluttony is a vice - Sit upright and with ankles crossed - Have convictions and opinions and know how to debate them without arguing - Have a goal and direction - Listen first - Be on time - Carry a handkerchief with you - Don’t attention seek - Work on a creative skill - Be well read - Be kind but do not let people push you around - Be honest - Always bring something if you are invited to somebody’s house (food, flowers etc) - Always dress elegantly but act like it was effortless - Don’t speak about money in public - Avoid slang and never swear - Protect your skin - Speak slower and pronounce your words - Be confident with yourself - Be a good host, invite your friends over for dinner - Write letters - Laugh and dance. Don’t take yourself too seriously - Take initiative in conversation, nobody likes the person who sits in the corner silently - Offer to help when you can - Dress appropriately for your age - Be able to say no - Do not show yourself off in a way that doesn’t represent you well eg clubbing, drunkenness - Do not watch any immoral tv series/movies/videos - Be kind to animals - Do not be addicted to harmful drugs and other substances, it shows a weak will power - Know how to cook at least a few healthy meals well - Do not spend excessively - Know when to apologise - Never talk about sex/sexual acts in public - Always smell nice, shower regularly and wear sweet smelling perfume - Have high expectations of yourself and others - Don’t gossip - Refuse to have your femininity sexualised - Be decisive - Don’t slouch - RSVP on time - Be nice to people in hospitality - Get enough sleep, being tired does nothing for your character - Don’t be sarcastic, its not funny its bad manners - Focus on accomplishment - Don’t complain too much - Be calm, this will have a ripple effect on others - Don’t be afraid to tell people about your passions - Do something to educate yourself every day. Learning doesn’t stop at school - Keep your body fit - Don’t wear excessive amounts of jewellery - Have good quality friends, who you surround yourself with reflects who you are - Take time to enjoy the small things in life - Complement people when they deserve it - Be polite”
— (via the-art-of-femininity)
