BEING CLASSY is defined as having or reflecting high standards of personal behaviour; being admirably skillful and graceful.
Being classy is about cultivating respect. And that means respect for everyone, including yourself. Take care to be polite to others and to reflect a genuine interest in them. Be confident in yourself, dress how you want and act accordingly.
Being classy is being selfless, generous, compassionate and responsible. Class is all in how you come across, how you present and express yourself without having to tell people that you're classy.
01. Be authentic. Live in a way of which you should be proud. A person of honor and integrity never needs to hide behind a facade.
02. Be independent. Be courteous, but do not bend over backward to please others. If you do, you may find yourself being taken advantage of in the future.
03. Be assertive. Avoid passive-aggressive thinking; this is likely to trip you up eventually. Assertiveness demonstrates maturity, thoughtfulness, and confidence.
04. Don't feign knowledge.
05. Treat others the way you want to be treated.
06. Don't insult, gossip or slander. When necessary, voice your opinions appropriately and constructively.
07. Choose your battles. Choose your friends. Few battles are truly worth fighting. Stand up for those who cannot stand up for themselves. Be wary of those who appear to enjoy bickering. If someone is rude, treat them with polite disdain - be polite but let them subtly know that you don't appreciate what they are doing. Never stoop to their level, and do not be hasty. Surround yourself with positive, polite people who encourage and live your classy, intelligent lifestyle.
08. Choose your words. Listen more than you speak.
09. Seek wisdom.
10. Be open to personal development. Do not berate yourself, but be receptive to constructive criticism. Be positive and flexible. Face life rather than burying your head in the sand.
11. Be knowledgeable and aware. It is wise to become politically, culturally, and religiously aware.
12. Know when to ask for help, but avoid desperate behaviour. Only desperate times call for desperate measures. Take a deep breath, be strong, and move through the situation with elegance and grace. You will be the victor for it, no matter the outcome.
13. Be responsible. Be considerate.
