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Everybody knows BC girls are well educated, respectable and mature. That being said, there are some sneaky traps out there that may make people take us less seriously. If you want to make sure everyone sees you for the smart and polished young woman that you are, be sure to drop these habits!
Saying “Like” and “Um” Every Other Word
You could be saying something deep and meaningful, but if you constantly repeat these, you’re weighing yourself down big time.  There’s always that person in class who might be saying something life changing, but we will never know, because the “well, like, um…” is way too distracting. If you really want people to focus on what you’re saying, try and cut back on these. Instead, take a few seconds to plan out what you are going to say before raising your hand in class. If you’re in an interview or a conversation when you need to answer right away, start off by saying something like: “that’s a great question,” and use those few seconds to refocus.
Laughing Too Much
There’s nothing wrong with being cheerful, but if you’re laughing too much, people aren’t going to think you’re taking the situation seriously. It is fine to laugh if someone makes a joke or if you are trying to lighten the mood, but if you are just laughing because you’re uncomfortable, people will notice. Try to stick with a smile so that people know you’re friendly, but also that you’re serious about what you’re doing.
Constantly Playing with Our Hair
Playing with your hair can be really fun, but in most situations, it’s not going to make you look smarter. In fact, it will make you look bored and disconnected. Next time you find yourself getting distracted by your split ends or by how soft your new conditioner makes your hair, think of how you would feel is someone was doing that while you were talking. Drop the locks, no matter how luscious, and show everyone that you’re interested in what’s going on.
Starting Statements Off with “I Think…”
It can be hard to sound confident while sharing your opinions, but if you start your sentence off with “I think,” you will sound unsure. If you’re not assertive with what you have to say, you can’t expect other people to back you up. Make sure to phrase your statements like facts. You don’t want to come off as overly confident, but it is important to demand attention from your listeners.
Bottom line: Habits like these give people an excuse to brush you off. If you want people to take you seriously, you need to forget bad routines and show them how confident and intelligent you are!Â
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