How to be a lady
It is likely that every girl hears “act like a lady” from their
mother at some point in life. It involves a number of well thought-out
mannerisms and actions that might not come naturally. A few simple steps
can help anyone be a lady.
 Step 1
Be polite. While traditional guidelines suggest that women should act
as shrinking violets, being a lady does not necessarily mean being
submissive. A lady, in all her wisdom, should keep a cool head under
pressure and outwit her adversaries with meaningful, well chosen words.
Step 2
Maintain a well groomed appearance. While women should not feel that
they need to dress up every day, grooming is a sign to the outside world
that a woman is ladylike. Instead of throwing on tattered sweats, choose
a nicely fitted jogging suit to run errands. Instead of leaving the
house with no make-up, try a quick 5-minute face in the morning. Carry
your sense of the ladylike throughout your wardrobe.
Step 3
Educate yourself. Today’s proverbial “lady” should be educated and
able to hold up her end of a conversation. By staying on top of world
events and keeping your mind active through reading and meaningful
television viewing, you can carry on a conversation charged with
intellectual heft and interest.
Step 4
Be independent. In a drastic shift away from traditional ideas of
ladylike, the contemporary woman is considered a lady if she can stand
on her own two feet. Women hold down careers, raise children or live the
single life dependent upon their choices and preferences. An independent
woman is the pinnacle of ladylike.
Step 5
Nurture kindness. Perhaps the most recognizable sign of a lady is
kindness. Whether a woman is kind to her parents, friends, lovers or the
community at large, hardly any other characteristic is as valuable and
contagious.
- ehow.com
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