I just realised that it’s actually really easy to create good first impressions for yourself. Sure, everyone knows the basics of common public manners and addressing social courtesy as well as the optional chivalrous gestures. But honestly, I think that it’s really easy to create the impression that you’re a deep-thinking intellect with a good sense of things, and it can be done in just a few short sentences.

I noticed, that the easiest way to sound like a smart fellow, is to state blatant and obvious facts, while using metaphorical expressions, and being really vague about it. You know, simple [and sometimes meaningless] sayings like “Everyone tells white lies, but only idiots tell transparent ones.” or “Two wrongs don’t always make a right, but three rights always make a left,” That sort of shit.

Obvious facts that everyone knows, but nobody points out. Or you can throw in references to obscure things, like “What, you’re trying to be Alfred Hitchcock now?” or “Oh man, you’re just opening a Pandora’s Box if that happens.” or even “That’s like asking what colour Superman’s cape is.”. Sometimes, if you’re lucky, you can get away with it without even knowing what any of those sentences mean!

At least, it works when you’re in a big social crowd. Especially in situations when people don’t really have the time to analyse and carefully scurtinise what you say. Unless you’re dealing with quick-thinking smartasses who can catch that little flaw in your sentence, then you’re in a bit of a pinch - it will backfire at you, giving the impression that you’re just a pretentious fool and instantly blow your smooth cover. Be extremely wary of these people, and be sure to identify them first before making your moves. I’ve made a couple mistakes in my social life, so I should know, hahaha. XD

When you’re in the clear, throw around a few random facts of life, beat around the bush a bit, and act as if it’s the most matter-of-fact thing, you’ll see the change in their reactions toward you almost instantly.

I’ve tried it plenty of times and more often than not, people have turned to face me when I talk, gave me a bit more attention and they had a tendency to take what I say just that little bit more seriously.

Hey, if it helps to improve your personal image, why not, right?

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Small Talk:
Aside from savouring the afterglow from the announcement of Starcraft II, yesterday, I’m also currently spoiling myself with childlike infatuations for an irresistibly cute waitress that served my table at TGIF last night. Unfortunately it was a busy night shift, and I couldn’t find any time to talk to her and…*cough*…well, you know :P If you’re reading this, let’s hang out for a drink and talk about hygiene and lemons, Claire! :D

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