Mercury

These are a few of my own methods

-Always nod like "yes" when people are speaking. Doesn't matter what they're saying, just shut up and nod along and they're going to love you.

-If you ever have to say the word "no", do it like this: lower your voice, drag out the ooo like "noooo" and shake your head. Look them directly in the eye when you do this and no one will ever think you're half assing it.

-If you're meeting a girl that you like, I mean reeeally like, stand right next to her, side by side, and touch your hip to her hip. Do it gently. This works wonders far beyond touching her shoulder.

-If you're hanging out with someone you don't want to be associated with, become visibly upset with one of the first things they say, whatever it is, and do it asap. then move to another area. Don't explain. All sympathies will be with you. Forever.

-When you make eye contact with someone, particularly someone you want to impress, begin by looking at the ground first and do it often. It gives a "looking up" impression and makes a person feel almost Holy. An unnoticably small bow helps.

-If you want people to assume that what you're saying is majorly important, subtly point or gesture towards the ground while you say it.

-When you start to feel bored, like you're losing your mystique in a given scenario, simply leave for an extended period of time and come back.


Feel free to add your own.

Cerpin Taxt

Mirroring is people's unconscious way of showing that they vibe with the person they are interacting with. When you're talking with a girl/guy you like, take note of whether their body language is matching yours. A touch of the face, a particular lean, an arm/leg configuration.. you may even notice that you are matching them without knowing it (because you like them!).

Mirroring strengthens social connections too, so if you can do it SUBTLY -- that is, not blatantly trying to match the way they are presenting themselves -- with an air of ease and relaxation it will help you a lot! Or at least a bit

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Mercury

mirroring. sounds pretty advanced. i wonder if it works well when done consciously?

Geeno

Remember peoples birthdays.

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The SARS Volta

coyness is inherently natural and subconscious. if you force it upon a situation, you will inadvertently screw up by it being awkwardly pre-meditated. let it take care of itself and it'll stay real.

my belief, anyway

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Mercury

yeah, asking people when their birthday is seems to form a bond. also asking what foods they like, or if they have any brothers or sisters. it really picks up the pace to making a connection.

~1~

easy tips on how to come off as a bitch...

my god, why don't you post a 'simple steps to self castration' video while you're at it.

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Mafoo

yes, in that situation, you should scratch his balls.

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PLUR
For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return

kitch

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al-Mu'akhkhir

generally i agree with everything someone is saying, regardless of how i feel (except if i'm in an argument or whatever they're saying is outrageously stupid). I always nod when people are talking to me, and smile. I try to figure out the most agreeable things to say to a person, so that there is as little friction as possible between me and them (always). Sometimes, however, I get off on breaking people down, subtly. Like I always ask this girl at my work if she's not wearing makeup today (she changers her eyeshadow and shit daily) and then i pretend to be aloof to the fact that she might be offended by that (apparently most women believe makeup is what makes them beautiful... lol, you know you can capitalize on any woman that believes so because she has awful self esteem)

actually thats another good one. be aloof. well don't actually BE aloof, but give off the impression that you're daydreaming or whatever, the lights are on but nobody's home. Made a mistake at work? be aloof. made a mistake with your girlfriend? be REALLY aloof. aloofness is next to godliness.

another i suppose coy behaviour is that I automatically assume 9 out of 10 people won't back their shit up. That is to say, when push comes to shove, 9 out of 10 people are pussies. So, someone wants to fight you at a bar? chances are pretty good if you start acting tough they'll fuck right off. your manager at work starts riding your ass? toughen up, he'll change his ways.

Obviously you have to have discretion as to when, where, and how much you should use these things, and therein lies the artform. too much and you'll seem fake. too little and you won't be likeable enough. i walk a thin line, my friends.

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tedkennedy

lolz at human behavior

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matthew munari

cantSEEme

i find that coy behavior doesnt need any tips.

they're just asian fish.

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aft3rsh0kk

gd damn mercury you win.

i want to ignore you so i never have to see this queer bs again, but at the same time i dont want to miss it.

what are you hoping yo acompinsh with your faggotry

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farmergiles

Merc does your lack of substance ever worry you?

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osirus2020

Don't forget to load the Glock you brought with you.

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ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

Grieves

Why do you always try to give advice when you know nothing at all about what you are talking about...?

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SpankyMcLankey

this may be true.

for you.

lol!

Mercury

what? substance is exactly what i strive for. we've been lead to believe that saying "what's up man!" and giving a big hearty handshake is "true" character. i think that is BS. each interraction has so much more potential for meaningfulness than a stupid firm handshake and a "How about those yankees?!". pathetic.


where's the love in that?

SpankyMcLankey

sadly, probably.

farmergiles

Fair point.

Sometimes a chipper and hearty welcome can mean a lot though. Integrity and meaning can translate into a genuine impression on other people.

What's that Beatles lyric from Hey Jude?

"You know a fool plays it cool by making his world a little colder" or something.

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