HOW TO BE COOL (well, at least cooler than you are now)

  1. walk like you have purpose
  2. speak confidently
  3. acknowledge "player two" when confronted with a duo
  4. dont speak only about one thing-vary your topics a bit!
  5. ask questions!
  6. be kind
  7. stay sober, especially if your underage.
  8. do not gossip
  9. dress uniquely in a way that makes you happy.
  10. being right is not always the most important thing. if being wrong will let people hurt others, do not step down.
  11. people dislike being corrected.
  12. correct errors quietly and politely.
  13. strive to improve and be excellent. expecting perfection is considered arrogant.
  14. perfectionism will hurt you and others.
  15. everyone wants to feel heard and important.
  16. change will happen.
  17. the way you say stuff is important
  18. different does NOT equal wrong.
  19. most people think theyre hot shit and the center of the universe. no one is.
  20. focus on others.
  21. no one enjoys criticism. still, you cant improve without it.
  22. let criticism build you up. dont take criticism from them if you wouldnt take advice from them. take a breath and learn from errors.
  23. avoid giving criticism when possible
  24. critique actions and ideas instead of people.
  25. stay positive and specific.
  26. people like to say things that they either dont mean or arent true. sometimes they just want to spare you some hurt.
  27. they only think lying is wrong when other people do it.
  28. say stuff that is true, kind, and useful.
  29. people dont speak literally. dont act confused.
  30. be calm cool and collected.
  31. dont hide who you are. this is the most important thing on the list. be you kindly. be you honestly. be you
  32. be as clean as you can. people will judge you if youre unkempt.
  33. know your strength and respect yourself. do not let people hurt you.
  34. tell jokes. be polite.
  35. limit swearing