A couple of weeks ago I was crowned Homecoming Queen at my school (much to my surprise.) It was an honour of course but it wasn't something I had ever given much thought. I actually felt sorry for the other girls who made it to Homecoming Court, mainly because they seemed so into the whole thing and probably really wanted the title! Then there was me, a little foreign kid who knows nothing about the custom and its relevance.
I then read this article on 'How to Become Homecoming Queen' to see how closely I had followed the guidelines:
A lot of girls dream about being that girl who gets to be homecoming queen. Make that girl be you!
- Be nice to everyone. Homecoming queens are voted by their peers, so if everyone likes you, you have a good chance of being chosen. That means being nice, not fake. If you're nice to people but then talk about them behind their back, they still won't like you. Even if everyone else around you is saying bad things about someone, say something like, "Guys, I hate talking about people, could you please stop." This way, you're not being rude to them. Keep up the "ultra-sweet-can't-help-but-love-me" attitude and you'll see a difference.
- Be attractive and well-groomed. Looks count. You don't have to be model-thin or anything, but do try to look attractive. Keep your hair nice, wear trendy clothes, and have clean and straight white teeth. Just pamper yourself and be beautiful!
- Try enhancing your look. Your look should be natural without looking like you've tried too hard.
- Try not to act slutty. Obviously, you'll lose respect, votes, and you'll be getting the wrong type of attention.
- Flirt! You want to be the girl everyone loves and this includes guys. If you have a boyfriend though, don't flirt, that'll just get you a bad name. Regardless, remain equally friendly to everyone.
- Keep your grades up. Again, this will just get you respect and people will like you more. Remember that keeping your grades up is important so you'll even get to that homecoming. You may lose votes from those who consider those who slack academically "losers".
- Be yourself. In other words, don't let others tell you what or who to be. If you're shy, still be yourself but try to relax and be more outgoing. Shy girls don't get voted to be homecoming queen. Learn to be assertive and confident.
- Be comfortable everywhere you go. Try to relax, be more outgoing, and have fun around people. There's no reason why you should be nervous - try to see everyone as friends and treat them like it.
- Be known. Get yourself involved in a lot of activities. That way, you know a bunch of people. Join other extra-curricular activities in your school like dance, basketball, soccer, etc.
- Hang out with everyone, unless they are into drugs and other bad things. Make an effort to get to know everyone, but don't become friends just to snag the homecoming crown. Be friendly, relaxed, and open.
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