by Florence Pia G. Yu
Published: Sun Star Daily
Cebu City, Philippines
February 4, 2001
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Before you launch into an episode of self-pity and start thinking that you probably have a face that could break a thousand mirrors, or that you're simply the real-life version of an invisible man or woman, or that you're as appealing as chicken pox, STOP!
You may just get him/her yet. And we're not talking about any "lumay". This may be far more effective than anything that comes in a bottle.If you really want him/her to like you, here's what to do:
1. GIVE YOURSELF A BENEFICIAL EXPOSURE. Sugod! It's time to take the centerstage! Make him notice you! (but I'm not sure if donning a ballet dress and doing the pirouette in front of him, then falling in one big, splat down your derriere will work for you). There are far more effective ways of getting him to do a double take your way, for example: Have a friend of his introduce you to him; spill coffee on his shirt; grow bat wings and split in half...
2. LOOK ATTRACTIVE. Attractiveness doesn't mean having killer looks or looking like a million bucks. The idea is to be a sex bomb, NOT a stink bomb! It's simple: subdue the stench from your armpit with a good swab of deodorant, comb that tangled piece of mass on top of your skull, brush your fangs, trim those claws, er, nails (Halloween is way over. Scare tactics no longer sell.). And to add to the touch, wear a smile.
3. BE YOURSELF. If you're not Supergirl, then don't be Supergirl! ( So, scrap flying off tall buildings in tights and short, short skirt off your list!) Most people make the mistake of trying to impress the other person too much that they don't act like themselves at all. If you make believe you're someone else, the other person might only like the image you're projecting and not the real you. Imagine the hassle of having to keep up appearances everytime you see him/her.
4. HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR. Nothing gets you started on the right foot than sense of humor. It's a good ice-breaker. Drab is out, exciting is in. If you are fun, then you are exciting, ergo, you are in.
5. BE A GOOD LISTENER. People appreciate someone who lends an ear. It makes them feel important. It also means that you are really interested in the person.
6.BE A FRIEND. Don't rush it. This is like a getting-to-know-you stage. It's a good stepping stone to knowing the other person really well and for the other person to know you. Once he/she feels that you're someone who could be trusted, he/she might confide in you more, and who knows--see you in a whole new perspective (hope that it's romantic).
7. HAVE SELF-ESTEEM. If you think you are scum between his toes, then you ARE scum between his toes. So instead of sashaying your way to him, poor, insecure you will slink away in a corner and curse your luck. You will then turn into Jessa Zaragoza and break into a pathetic song of.. Parang di ko yata kaya..He will run away, screaming! And that, my dear, would be the end of your potential love life.
8.MAN, QUIT BEATING AROUND THE BUSH! You can do better than to repeatedly utter monosyllabic words like some retard, "I..I..I..I..I..I.." Spit it out! Or else the apple of your eye will think you have loose screws in your head. Not at all flattering.
9.GIRL DON'T GROVEL! You may just be so head over heels in love with him to actually go down on your knees just to ask for his love--but don't! Minus gwapa points! For goodness sake, woman, maintain a little dignity! (Or else my conservative aunts will find you and slap you!) Besides, if you act that way, chances are, he won't take you seriously.
10. IF ALL ELSE FAILS.. And he/she only sees you as friend material, then don't push it! Makuntento ka sa Batibot (as my sister would put it)! Don't force yourself on the person. It's like trying to fit into a size small shirt when your size is really extra large. Maybe some other person is meant for you. Just keep your eyes wide open.
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