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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