Ultimate Guide to Coolness..... ( YO ! )

BASICS

1. Act like you do not care what others think of you. We will always, on some level, be concerned with others' opinions of ourselves, but realize that ultimately, you will never be able to please everyone, so why bother trying? People have thousands of ways to get at you. Learn to spot them and become immune. Be happy and have fun.
2. Present yourself in a positive way. Walk with good posture and look people in the eye (but keep an eye out for stuff like banana peels, bowel discharge etc). If you slump or stare at your feet (or banana peels, bowel discharge etc), people won't respect you. You have to look and feel confident in order to receive the respect you need.
3. Find real friends (and by that we don’t mean orkut ‘phriends’). For example, if people don't hang out with you because you don't wear branded clothes, they are not real friends. Instead, find friends that see you for who you are (and not your online profile). If the people standing in front of you can't see you for you, then how can they be your friend? (or they might actually turn out to be blind!)
4. Don't be afraid to be different, whether that means standing up for your self, defending someone else, or taking interest in something that no one else does (and by that we don’t mean taking interest in banana peels, bowel discharge etc.), like playing an instrument or dancing when no one else will (though look out if the reason is banana peels or bowel discharge etc). The coolest people are the ones who occasionally break against the tide and make people question the rules.
5. Speak up. Observe people who are "cool"--they usually speak confidently and clearly, at a good pace. They don't chatter rapidly, pause, or mumble. They say what they mean, and mean what they say (what the?). Be confident in your word and don't let anyone try and change it. If you state your opinion and people disagree, don't worry. Don't shout out your opinion just to be heard. Make sure it's relevant, and be ready to back it up. Don’t be adamant though (or act stupid).
6. Learn how to laugh at yourself. Being cool doesn't mean being perfect, and being able to find humor in your moments of clumsiness (like stepping on banana peels or bowel discharge etc) and discomfort is the defining hallmark of being cool. People will not only respect you for it, but they'll like you for being human, just like them.
7. Be friendly, but not excessively eager (or desperate). Everyone loves someone who is outgoing (and straight), but nobody likes someone who is overly excited (or maybe gay….maybe). Many people find someone who is overeager to be annoying. Try not to force yourself on people (literally). Smile and strike up a conversation (but not about topics such as banana peels or bowel discharge etc), but make sure you know the line between friendly and obsessive.
8. Use appropriate language. Many people think it makes them cool when they abuse, but all it's really doing is showing that you're trying to be cool.
9. Be a good conversationalist. Everyone loves someone who knows what to say at the right moment. Most of the time, it is much better to be sort of quiet and analyze the conversation, enjoying the humor of your friends. Then wait for the right moment to make a comment, usually to great result. However, if you come up into the middle of a quiet group of people, it is better to take a Tony Stark (IronMan fame) approach. Be playful! Joke around with them. Making fun of people is fine, but make sure that you know the limits on it and that the people you're around are the kind of people who know you're kidding.
10. Dress how you want. As long as your personality shines through, you can wear whatever you like. You should know what you are comfortable in (and by that we mean not coming to college in your boxers). Being cool despite wearing something people generally make fun of is the true sign of coolness.

A BIT MORE….

• It is way uncool to trip or fall in front of people (specially on banana peels or bowel discharge etc) only to get up and lose your composure and act defeated. In this instance, you'll be the laughing stock of your witnesses. These things can happen to anyone, so if you DO trip and fall, when you get up, confidently brush yourself off , give the thumbs up, add a grin, and go on your way (but if you happen to fall on banana peels or bowel discharge etc cover your face and run away!). Keeping your composure is key. Laughing at yourself can be a good way to make it seem less awkward and makes you seem relaxed.
• Be humble. Vanity isn't cool.
• If being picked on is your worry, know and understand that showing yourself affected by it is precisely what separates the coolest from the others, and take this as a chance to actually be perceived as cool. Know that who you are in your core is not determined by others, especially if they don´t truly know you. Be happy with yourself as you are, since there is nothing really wrong with you.
• Learn to read people and be patient when sharing an opinion ( not about banana peels or bowel discharge etc….c’mon you knew this was coming!). Understand that whatever you say to someone or give advice, that is just your opinion. They either accept it or reject it, there's no need to force them to understand. Just make sure you know what you're talking about.
• Change your attitude--have a positive attitude . Cool people always have a positive attitude. Everyone likes a positive person. When people get to know you and see that you always have a positive look on things (like banana pee…….ok, we think we’ve had enough of that!) even when things are not going your way, they will enjoy your company.
• Lastly and most importantly, BE YOURSELF. If you don't, it will follow you into the future and you'll have friends who only like the person you pretend to be, instead of you.

AND FINALLY…

• Don't base your coolness on making others seem uncool. You'll make more enemies than friends that way. People aren't going to worship someone who bosses or beats them around all the time. They'll be scared maybe, but they won't respect you.
• Don't lose sight of yourself or your morals. Being cool isn't about changing who you are, it’s about being confident enough to let people see how awesome you really are.
• If you are accepting of others and include people, others will be attracted to your level of confidence of socializing and thus consider you cool to hang around with.
• There is no textbook definition of cool. Some people may think it's cool to drink or smoke etc. (and banana peels and bowel discharge etc…..haha….we couldn’t resist!) whereas in reality its not. It will only turn other people off .
• Never use your coolness to put people down!
• Always stick up for those below you!
• Lastly, Don’t try. Just be.,.,. Yeah ! Work up your Autosuggestions ..merci..