How to Be a Man of the World
Know your stuff., Be independent., Travel (Before and after University can be particularly helpful for this)., Be fit., Play an instrument., Have presence., Be fashionable and stylish., Be multilingual., Be Exciting., Be organized and fulfill your...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Know your stuff.
A worldly-wise man knows things, lots of things.
Read books, talk to interesting people, and debate a wide variety of topics.
Keep up to date with current affairs by reading a daily newspaper.
It doesn't take a lot of these kind of actions for others to notice and listen intently as you display your vast knowledge.
Also, the ability to read body language is useful, particularly when analyzing the opposite sexes' impression of you.
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Step 2: Be independent.
Drive a car, and know how to look after yourself.
Be financially secure, and own your own place. , See the world, experience things, other cultures.
This is a major step in becoming interesting.
Immerse yourself in foreign cultures and come back from travels having 'seen the world'
having done things.
You should be able to show people this in many different ways, for example, in a bar, have a sophisticated alcoholic drink that is known as an acquired taste (e.g.
Guinness over lager).
Keep in mind not to be obnoxious about it. , An interesting, intelligent person is almost always relatively fit, it shows you care about your health and can look after yourself.
Playing a sport helps.
Health and fitness also give you a certain energy, and add to your presence with both the ladies and the guys. , This is particularly effective, and yet very accessible.
The Piano is a particularly good one.
Learn different styles and show them off, this makes for a very interesting person. , This can be achieved in a number of ways: have immaculate manners, be charming, and smell good.
Know how to dance, and well.
A very important step is to have a decent handshake.
This is a classic greeting that when done wrongly sets a bad first impression (Limp handshake = limp personality).
Be firm, but not too bone-crushingly aggressive.
Know how to counter someone who has a dominant handshake (palm down).
Another important step is knowing how to order wine in a restaurant.
Basically, the top tip is to match the origin country of the food type you are eating with the origin country of the wine (e.g.
French wine for French food). , You don't have to be a 'fashionista' for this.
Essentials like knowing how to iron a shirt properly, wear a suit properly, tie a bow-tie properly and having a proper pair of shoes will do.
Own a high quality watch.
You don't have to spend loads of money on your fashion sense and clothes, but don't go cheap.
Look for plain clothes, essentials such as a white, long sleeve shirt, plain white and black t-shirts, classic jeans etc. , If you aren't already, become multilingual.
This has links with travel, and is very effective for becoming interesting and cultured.
Speaking the languages of your country are a must, as well as some of the most spoken languages of the world (Certain dialects of Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Arabic etc.) , Be an amazing dancer, and a great cook.
Learn about music and have good taste. , Keep your agenda well planned and never over commit or make promises that you can't deliver.
Make sure to always be punctual.
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Step 3: Travel (Before and after University can be particularly helpful for this).
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Step 4: Be fit.
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Step 5: Play an instrument.
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Step 6: Have presence.
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Step 7: Be fashionable and stylish.
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Step 8: Be multilingual.
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Step 9: Be Exciting.
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Step 10: Be organized and fulfill your commitments.
Detailed Guide
A worldly-wise man knows things, lots of things.
Read books, talk to interesting people, and debate a wide variety of topics.
Keep up to date with current affairs by reading a daily newspaper.
It doesn't take a lot of these kind of actions for others to notice and listen intently as you display your vast knowledge.
Also, the ability to read body language is useful, particularly when analyzing the opposite sexes' impression of you.
Be interested in and have a vast knowledge of the humanities..
Drive a car, and know how to look after yourself.
Be financially secure, and own your own place. , See the world, experience things, other cultures.
This is a major step in becoming interesting.
Immerse yourself in foreign cultures and come back from travels having 'seen the world'
having done things.
You should be able to show people this in many different ways, for example, in a bar, have a sophisticated alcoholic drink that is known as an acquired taste (e.g.
Guinness over lager).
Keep in mind not to be obnoxious about it. , An interesting, intelligent person is almost always relatively fit, it shows you care about your health and can look after yourself.
Playing a sport helps.
Health and fitness also give you a certain energy, and add to your presence with both the ladies and the guys. , This is particularly effective, and yet very accessible.
The Piano is a particularly good one.
Learn different styles and show them off, this makes for a very interesting person. , This can be achieved in a number of ways: have immaculate manners, be charming, and smell good.
Know how to dance, and well.
A very important step is to have a decent handshake.
This is a classic greeting that when done wrongly sets a bad first impression (Limp handshake = limp personality).
Be firm, but not too bone-crushingly aggressive.
Know how to counter someone who has a dominant handshake (palm down).
Another important step is knowing how to order wine in a restaurant.
Basically, the top tip is to match the origin country of the food type you are eating with the origin country of the wine (e.g.
French wine for French food). , You don't have to be a 'fashionista' for this.
Essentials like knowing how to iron a shirt properly, wear a suit properly, tie a bow-tie properly and having a proper pair of shoes will do.
Own a high quality watch.
You don't have to spend loads of money on your fashion sense and clothes, but don't go cheap.
Look for plain clothes, essentials such as a white, long sleeve shirt, plain white and black t-shirts, classic jeans etc. , If you aren't already, become multilingual.
This has links with travel, and is very effective for becoming interesting and cultured.
Speaking the languages of your country are a must, as well as some of the most spoken languages of the world (Certain dialects of Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Arabic etc.) , Be an amazing dancer, and a great cook.
Learn about music and have good taste. , Keep your agenda well planned and never over commit or make promises that you can't deliver.
Make sure to always be punctual.
A man of word entices respect and admiration from others.
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