This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UGA chapter.
The word “shade” has been thrown around lately without indicating as some sort of shelter from the sun. So if you have ever heard the word shade without being outside, don’t worry Her Campus has your back and will give you a quick crash course in Shade Throwing 101.
- Watch an entire season of the “Real Housewives of Atlanta.” You should get the hang of it by the first commercial.
- Read and observe. No, no, this type of shade cannot be found in literature or grammar books. People can be read like a book as well.
- Facial expressions. Don’t be subtle; shade is all about the visage.
- Get vocal. Once you’ve watched, read and observed it’s time to get shady.
- Own it! The best shade throwing is the most creative.
- If you don’t have anything to say, do a little tea sipping.
There you have it! Did we not say we would have your back? Her Campus never leaves our fellow collegiettes out of the social trends. Those five basic steps were most definitely a crash course in shade throwing. Now go on a do a little celebratory dance.