70 Ways to Let Your Elegance Shine Thorough
1. Less will always be more
2. Say good morning, good afternoon, good evening and good night
3. Say please and thank you, manners makes you
4. Gossip is not something you should partake in
5. Good Posture always
6. Be kind, humble and courageous
7. Have a signature scent
8. Be well versed on different topics(politics, music, weather, news, finical news)
9. Maintain a budget
10. Temper your anger
11. Learn the art of conversation (listen and answer appropriately)
12. Learn formal greetings and pleasantries for other languages
13. Quality will always outweigh Quantity in any situation
14. Remember people’s special occasions
15. Always be grateful, send thank you notes in the mail
16. Simplify your life
17. Arrive on time
18. Always dress for the occasion
19. Keep an uncluttered house
20. Acquire the skills for hosting an intimate dinner party
21. Have a signature dish and cocktail to serve at said dinner party
22. Have patience
23. Don’t use or tell off colored jokes(it is always inappropriate)
24. Learn to accept compliments graciously and return compliments also
25. Keep your hands and nails well-manicured
26. Keep your skin healthy
27. Don’t be arrogant and boastful
28. Have a clean and neat appearance with well-fitting clothes and shoes
29. Money doesn’t make you elegant, and it is not necessary for one to be elegant
30. Be positive
31. Maintain good health and hygiene
32. Acquire the art of saying NO politely but firmly
33. Set your stands high and keep them, people will respect them
34. Always take a hostess gift
35. Use white towels, white sheets and white dinnerware
36. Have empathy
37. Never expect anything when doing a favor
38. Children are the future, be pleasant, respectful, listen and inspire them
39. Document your life, by pictures and a journal
40. Gift giving shall be thoughtful and not a show of money
41. Speak clearly and articulate your words
42. Have a trench coat and a sturdy umbrella
43. Have private conversations in private
44. Take time to enjoy nature, take walks, have picnics
45. Have a respectful ring tone at the appropriate volume for where you are
46. While eating dinner the cell phone should be put away, focus on the meal and company
47. Always leave a tip when someone does a service for you
48. Have fresh breath
49. Remember people’s names
50. Travel outside of your street, village, town, city, state and country
51. When traveling dress nicely, it will make a difference in how you are received
52. Have integrity even in private
53. Think before you speak
54. Be quick with your apology and be sincere
55. Make people feel comfortable in your presence
56. Have a good reliable time piece
57. Learn the meaning of money and respect it
58. Expose yourself to the Fine Arts
59. Donate to charity or volunteer for a cause that matters to you
60. Know when to be causal and when to be formal, however formal shall always be the default
61. Be quietly self-confident
62. Understand your worth
63. Have good eye contact and a strong handshake
64. Be respectful to all you meet
65. Learn the proper etiquette for all occasions
66. Never stop being who you are (even if different)
67. Be present and aware, stay in the moment
68. Wait to be offered or invited
69. Carry a classy pen (always have your own)
70. Be honest
71. Bonus Take responsibility for you and your happiness