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| Bid Day 2012 |
With our new pledge class coming in, I thought i would be fun to do a little research on "How to appear like a classy lady." So, that is exactly what I googled! If you think I'm kidding, you can check it out!
In order to represent Pi Phi and be perceived in a desirable light, you must note some things! Keep an open mind while reading. Here is a fore-warning:
- You might be called a snob. Just ignore them; whoever says that just may be insecure, and envious that they don't have class and values.
- Changing your behavior may feel unnatural. If it does, remind yourself that you are a work in progress. A classy person is simply one who consistently exhibits classy behavior. Focus on your behavior and attitude rather than your feelings.
- If you slip up, forgive yourself, apologize to anyone who may have been hurt by your not-so-classy behavior, and continue on your way. That's classy!
- Don't be sassy. Being disrespectful of others is never classy.
- Make an honest effort to make a difference in someone's life, regardless of their social status.
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| This is me. I took this picture to send to my mom to show what I looked like at Monmouth. WATCH YOUR SELFIES. No one likes girls who are full of themselves. A few photos are fine, because everyone should feel confident and beautiful, but a lot of self-photos makes you appear conceited. |
The classy lady listens more than she speaks. Having a strong vocabulary is important, but do not use a word unless you are certain of its meaning. Use words to express yourself lucidly. Also, do not correct others when they use improper grammar. Differences in background, family life, and education cause people to speak differently, and people often use slang for effect. More than this, it is irritating and degrading to be corrected by a know-it-all.
Remember to always be clean: run a comb through your hair, keep your nails dirt-free and neat, brush your teeth and bathe or shower. When spraying perfume, be sure to use it sparingly. Excessive use of perfume isn't attractive and does not improve your hygiene, despite popular belief. Being clean is important; being grubby isn't classy and isn't pleasing.
Never have greasy hair. It is gross and trashy.
Few battles are truly worth fighting. Stand up for those who cannot stand up for themselves (mentally disabled, animals, children, etc.) Be wary of those who appear to enjoy bickering. If someone is rude to you, either ignore him or her completely or, once you have calmed down and are thinking clearly, explain how you perceived their actions and work towards a resolution. You can also treat them politely while still maintaining your personal stance- be polite but make it clear without being intentionally hurtful or nasty that you don't appreciate what they are doing. Never stoop to their level, and do not be hasty to make judgments of other people. Surround yourself with positive, polite people who encourage and live your classy, intelligent lifestyle.
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| Pi Phi's are smart. Make sure you can prove that to your peers. |
Intelligence is key. You don't have to be a book worm to be intelligent and you don't have to show off, but ignorance of current events is not becoming to a classy girl. Brush up on as many subjects as possible, because it will make you seem well-informed.
Most people will agree that using swear words casually exhibits an inconsistent state of character. You will be much more impressive and impacting toward others when you use curse words less often, or remove them from your vocabulary entirely.
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| This is a great example of looking classy and still being social. |
It's fun to attend a party, but leave immature and irresponsible behavior out of the equation. If you're at a party, be sure to socialize, but speak calmly and don't monopolize all the attention. If you drink, keep drinking minimal and in your tolerance level. Drunk ladies are not classy ladies. If you are underage, DO NOT DRINK.
There are certain things a Classy lady should NEVER do. If it's something you wouldn't do in front of your dad, grandmother, or policemen, DON'T DO IT.
Examples of classy photos:
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| Nothing in this photo is suggestive. It is simply cute and shows that Pi Phi's can be fun in a Classy Way. |
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| All the outfits are conservative and everyone looks clean. This projects Pi Phi's as beautiful women. |
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| In this picture, three girls are at the lake. It is a great example of a lake picture because they covered themselves up as much as they could. No one likes a bunch of bikini pictures- It gives other people access to pictures of your body and it has the potential to make your sisters and friends feel insecure. |
Citations:
http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Classy-Girl
