Miss Becky's Charm School by Becky Rutledge

Author:Becky Rutledge [Rutledge, Becky]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kensington
Published: 2014-12-26T16:00:00+00:00

3. Never let him see you sweat. I don’t mean this literally, although no one really wants to see you perspire, or as our mamas say, “glisten.” It’s about holding your head up high with aplomb and the conviction that you are the prettiest thing in the room. Make a bold entrance. In a restaurant, smile at those admiring you and nod pleasantly. At a party, say hello to everyone you know. If across the room you spot your old heartthrob with his new fiancée, for heavens’ sake don’t slam your hand to your throat, mutter a quivering “Oh my god!” and head for the ladies’ room. Not only is this rude to your date, but it makes you look like a simpering adolescent. Instead, take a deep breath, inconspicuously wipe the beads of sweat from your face, and find yourself a fan or a cold drink.

Another instance that might make you “glisten” more than just a little bit is if you unexpectedly run into the boy-now-man who deflowered you at age seventeen. One does not point this out to one’s date, for God’s sake. Or what if you are introduced to your date’s ex-girlfriend—a gorgeous, perky-assed, leggy creature? Should you hide in the corner and pout? No, ma’am! This is a perfect situation in which to turn on your newly acquired Southern belle charm: “Oh, yes! John has mentioned you to me. I’m so glad to finally have an ass; I mean face, to go with your name! You are just precious!” Grown women hate being called precious, like they are some kind of Pekingese mix. But it’s a great Southern belle way to call someone a bitch!

If greeting and meeting others makes you “glisten” with nervousness, try some of these techniques. Make sure you make frequent eye contact with your date so he doesn’t feel neglected. If you’re flirting with another man (because let’s face it, it’s always good to hedge your bets!), toss your date a wink to let him know he’s still the focus of your evening. A wink is worth a thousand words and can convey anything from “I’ve got it under control” to “I’ll be with you later” or, as mentioned earlier, “F#&* you.” Any way you use it, a wink suggests confidence and no one will ever notice your “glistening.”

When you leave, make a graceful exit even if you are not feeling very self-assured. Even if you are just going to powder your nose, politely excuse yourself. If you are departing for good, thank your date for a lovely evening and make your good-byes. The trick is to never make your date feel excluded from your attention. Your goal should be to enchant him and leave him spellbound by your presence, no matter how uncomfortable, nervous, or uncertain you may be!

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