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Walking *elegantly* In a Formal Setting ๐ถ๐ปโโ๏ธ
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Youโre at a fancy event, observing how everyone walks, talks, or stands.
Taking a step back, you pause and stand tall, exuding unspoken confidence because you've read a short article about what to do in this exact situation.
Posture
Imagine youโre a puppet, a string pulled from the top of your head. Lift your chin - not too high, parallel to the ground. Take a deep breath, keeping your stomach tucked. Raise and roll back your shoulders.
Walk quickly to the mirror, noting the change. To test it, ensure your head, shoulder blades, and buttocks touch the wall. They do? That's the first step to good posture.
REMEMBER!
Keep your head high with your chin parallel to the ground.
Tuck in the belly for back support and elongated posture.
Roll shoulders backward and down.
Look at you with your head held high! Now, you wouldnโt be standing all night when you get to this big event. How will you walk around? What will you do with your hands? Where do you look? Do them all, with โจeleganceโจ.
Arms & Eyes
Your arms should flow freely, relaxed, subtly moving backward and forward. With your head held high, maintain an open gaze, looking around for connections.
Walking
Stand tall, relax your arms, and survey the room. What do you see? Where do you want to go? How will you get there? Walk with style.
For men, maintain posture and an open gaze. Walk confidently with purpose.
For women, take smaller, mindful steps. Heels first, then toes. Walk in a straight line, one foot after the other.
Now, you're poised and confident. Your posture is impeccable, you know what to do with your arms, where to look, and how to walk. It's not just about elegance in a formal setting anymore; it's about presenting yourself refined in all situations.