How to Act Mysteriously
When people ask you what you're doing, simply smile and go on with your business., Being mysterious is not about abandoning who you are, nor changing your interests., Don't confuse being mysterious with being mean., Often just read a book or draw...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: When people ask you what you're doing
If they proceed further, then ask why it is their concern.
Be careful here- some people may take this as being rude. -
Step 2: simply smile and go on with your business.
It is about being discrete in whatever you do.
One of the best ways to be mysterious is to never reveal your identity to the person you want to appear mysterious to.
This also prevents any disappointment later on. , If you're saying 'nothing' when someone asks you what you're doing, don't say 'none of your business' or stuff like that.
You're friend might think that you are mad at them or don't like them anymore.
It could hurt their feelings.
Being mysterious means to create an atmosphere of suspense, making people want to figure you out, rather than pushing them away. , Don't skip rope or go play football or something like that.
If you're going swimming or ice skating, simply go around just floating or looking about.
Playing on rafts or using a bar to skate aren't very clever ways to make people think you're all that mysterious. , If something seems a little bit amusing, you're limit is a mere grin or smirk, as if thinking 'that was dumb'.
Laughing makes people think you're an open person, and you don't want that, now, do you? , Buy a pair for every day of the week, but don't wear the same pair on the same days.
Always switch them up, this will confuse people a little bit. , Otherwise the people will get used to you being with them and realize that there is nothing that mysterious about you after all.
Be polite but brief in conversations.
Don't make small talk or speak about shallow subjects.
When you have something to say, make it truly meaningful and something that people will remember.
Only respond to small talk or mindless chatter if asked a question or being spoken to.
If you are in a shallow conversation and you have nothing to say, don't hang around.
Tell them that you have somewhere else to be.
Always look like you are looking for something.
Don't overdo it though.
Look like you have a primary source of focus and they might get interested to finding out what you are absorbed in.
Don't be afraid of being different, but always limit the amount of information you give to people, the emotions you show to people and the interests you have.
If someone is going to find out about one of your deep interests or passions, let them find out by them seeing you doing that thing, rather then you telling them that you like that thing.
Actions speak louder than words.
While acting mysterious, avoid acting suspicious and learn the difference between the two looks because you don't want to make people think you are a criminal or a creep.
Being mysterious isn't about confusing people.
It's about not revealing your whole self to people unless you are close with them.
Confusing people with different clothing, styles, looks, etc will only make people think you have a wide range of style and personality.
It is better to go narrower and deeper in your personality than it is to go broader and more shallow.
That being said, be yourself and never change who you truly are just to look mysterious.
Being mysterious can fit in with and personality or lifestyle.
It is just about being limited about what you reveal to people you don't know all that well. -
Step 3: Being mysterious is not about abandoning who you are
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Step 4: nor changing your interests.
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Step 5: Don't confuse being mysterious with being mean.
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Step 6: Often just read a book or draw.
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Step 7: Definitely don't laugh or smile a lot.
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Step 8: When you are outside
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Step 9: wear sunglasses all the time.
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Step 10: If you are at a social gathering
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Step 11: don't stay too long.
Detailed Guide
If they proceed further, then ask why it is their concern.
Be careful here- some people may take this as being rude.
It is about being discrete in whatever you do.
One of the best ways to be mysterious is to never reveal your identity to the person you want to appear mysterious to.
This also prevents any disappointment later on. , If you're saying 'nothing' when someone asks you what you're doing, don't say 'none of your business' or stuff like that.
You're friend might think that you are mad at them or don't like them anymore.
It could hurt their feelings.
Being mysterious means to create an atmosphere of suspense, making people want to figure you out, rather than pushing them away. , Don't skip rope or go play football or something like that.
If you're going swimming or ice skating, simply go around just floating or looking about.
Playing on rafts or using a bar to skate aren't very clever ways to make people think you're all that mysterious. , If something seems a little bit amusing, you're limit is a mere grin or smirk, as if thinking 'that was dumb'.
Laughing makes people think you're an open person, and you don't want that, now, do you? , Buy a pair for every day of the week, but don't wear the same pair on the same days.
Always switch them up, this will confuse people a little bit. , Otherwise the people will get used to you being with them and realize that there is nothing that mysterious about you after all.
Be polite but brief in conversations.
Don't make small talk or speak about shallow subjects.
When you have something to say, make it truly meaningful and something that people will remember.
Only respond to small talk or mindless chatter if asked a question or being spoken to.
If you are in a shallow conversation and you have nothing to say, don't hang around.
Tell them that you have somewhere else to be.
Always look like you are looking for something.
Don't overdo it though.
Look like you have a primary source of focus and they might get interested to finding out what you are absorbed in.
Don't be afraid of being different, but always limit the amount of information you give to people, the emotions you show to people and the interests you have.
If someone is going to find out about one of your deep interests or passions, let them find out by them seeing you doing that thing, rather then you telling them that you like that thing.
Actions speak louder than words.
While acting mysterious, avoid acting suspicious and learn the difference between the two looks because you don't want to make people think you are a criminal or a creep.
Being mysterious isn't about confusing people.
It's about not revealing your whole self to people unless you are close with them.
Confusing people with different clothing, styles, looks, etc will only make people think you have a wide range of style and personality.
It is better to go narrower and deeper in your personality than it is to go broader and more shallow.
That being said, be yourself and never change who you truly are just to look mysterious.
Being mysterious can fit in with and personality or lifestyle.
It is just about being limited about what you reveal to people you don't know all that well.
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