How to Act Like a Lady ^_^

Acting like a lady is a skill that takes time to learn. Most ladies learn their ladylike behavior from the time they're little girls. However, you can learn to act like a lady later in life too. A few etiquette classes and practice will get you on your way to ladylike behavior.

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     Observe other ladies to see how they act. Watch old movies, and actresses like Audrey Hepburn, to get a good feel for how a lady should conduct herself.
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     Enroll in etiquette classes. Many times these are geared for younger girls; however, most etiquette teachers will teach students of any age.
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     Keep your voice down and never yell because it makes you look unattractive and unladylike. Keep your curse words to a minimum and maintain your composure.
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     Learn to walk. Ladies don't walk like they should be wearing overalls, they learn to walk, and even run, in high heels. Also, learn how to sit and exit a car properly so you don't show anything the world shouldn't see.
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     Dress like a lady by not showing too much skin. Dressing ladylike requires you to toss out your micro mini skirts and fishnet stockings and opt for a flowing skirt, silk stockings and pearls.
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     Read up on the latest trends and fashion as well as classic literature and poetry. Being a well-rounded person will help you act like a lady in many situations.

How to know if someone is LYING

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     Look for body language that might indicate someone is lying, such as not looking you in the eye when speaking to you, being fidgety, or acting nervous or uncomfortable.
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     Listen for inconsistencies in what the person tells you, such as different stories on different days, different time frames, mistakes in remembering details or mixing up details.
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     Notice if the person steadfastly resists answering any questions. Extreme defensiveness could mean that he or she is trying to hide something.
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     Notice if the person accuses you of lying or being deceitful when you really haven't been. This could reflect the other person's own underlying behavior, which he or she is projecting onto you rather than owning up to it.
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     Listen to your gut and intuition. You may just know someone is lying. If you are not sure, don't jump to conclusions. Try to get some evidence to back up your hunch.
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     Consider asking directly if the person has lied to you. Many people feel bad getting caught up in lies, and find it a relief to finally be honest.
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     Try to be understanding and listen to the person's reasons for lying. Was he trying not to hurt you? Was she afraid you would be angry, upset or disappointed?
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     Look at your possible role in having someone lie to you. Are you someone who gets so upset hearing the truth that others feel they can't be honest with you?

Make-Up Your Mind!

Are you standing at a fork in the road and don't know which way to turn? Has conflicting information or advice left you reeling and feeling confused? Here is how to quiet the storm and clarify your thinking so that you can make a firm, confident decision.

Instructions

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     WRITE IT DOWN - The best way make up your mind is to calm your internal storm and begin capturing those wild, unruly thoughts and ideas that are swirling around in your head. Put them down on paper. Allowing them to stay in your imagination allows them to grow into monsters of fantastic size. Let's bring them back into the realm of reality.
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     ORGANIZE YOUR THOUGHTS - Draw a line down the center of the page in your notepad. Title one of the columns PROS and the other CONS. Begin by plucking those thoughts, ideas AND feelings, one-by-one from your mind and listing them on paper in either the PROS column or the CONS column.
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     LIST THE PROS - Anything that will be a positive or benefit you in some way, either directly or through others (like your family), put in the PROS side.
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     LIST THE CONS - Anything that will have an adverse or negative effect on either you or your family, list in this column.
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     RANK YOUR RESULTS - Rate everything on your PROS side, with 1 being your top priority, on down to the lowest priority having the highest number. Do the same with the CONS side, giving number 1 to the biggest negative, and so on.
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     COMPARE AND CONTRAST - Now, take your #1 PRO and compare it with your #1 CON. How do they stack up against each other? Which one is stronger in your mind? Is the benefit so great it is worth surmounting the negative in some way? Is the #1 CON so dire, so severe that it negates the positive entirely? Are there ways around the challenge?
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     PRIORITIZE AGAIN - Decide which one wins out, the #1 PRO or the #1 CON. Highlight it. Go on to the number 2's. Compare and Contrast as before. Highlight the winner. Go on to number 3's, and so on through your list in like manner.
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     WEIGH THE EVIDENCE - Now that you have all the winning thoughts, ideas and feelings highlighted, you should be able to notice whether there is more highlighted on the PROS or the CONS side. If it's too close to call, you may have to rethink some of them, but you should now see clearly which way you are leaning.
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     DECIDE ON A PLAN OF ACTION - Now that you have clarified your position, you should be able to step forward in the direction of your new decision and face it with confidence and resolve.
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     FOLLOW THESE STEPS - This method can work for any major dilemma or decision you are faced with, no mater what it is. It is very empowering and will give you a sense of peace and freedom as you capture those mental and emotional monsters and shrink them down to size.