Know
your stuff.
A
worldly-wise man knows things, lots of things. Read books, talk to interesting
people, and debate a wide variety of topics. Keep up to date with current
affairs by reading a daily newspaper. It doesn't take a lot of these kind of
actions for others to notice and listen intently as you display your vast
knowledge. Also, the ability to read body language is useful, particularly when
analyzing the opposite sexes' impression of you. Be interesting in, and know
enough about Art and Philosophy.
Be
independent.
Drive
a car, and know how to look after yourself. Be financially secure, and own your
own place.
Travel
(Before and after University can be particularly helpful for this).
See the world, experience things, other
cultures. This is a major step in becoming interesting. Immerse yourself in
foreign cultures and come back from travels having 'seen the world', having
done things. You should be able to show people this in many different ways, for
example, in a bar, have a sophisticated alcoholic drink that is known as an
acquired taste (e.g. Guinness over lager).
Be
fit.
An
interesting, intelligent person is almost always relatively fit, it shows you
care about your health and can look after yourself. Playing a sport helps.
Health and fitness also give you a certain energy, and add to your presence
with both the ladies and the guys.
Play
an instrument.
This
is particularly effective, and yet very accessible. The Piano is a particularly
good one. Learn different styles and show them off, this makes for a very
interesting person.
Have
presence.
This
can be achieved in a number of ways: have immaculate manners, be charming, and
smell good. Know how to dance, and well. A very important step is to have a
decent handshake. This is a classic greeting that when done wrongly sets a bad
first impression (Limp handshake = limp personality). Be firm, but not too
bone-crushingly aggressive. Know how to counter someone who has a dominant
handshake (palm down). Another important step is knowing how to order wine in a
restaurant. Basically, the top tip is to match the origin country of the food
type you are eating with the origin country of the wine (e.g. French wine for
French food).
Be
fashionable and stylish.
You
don't have to be a 'fashionista' for this. Essentials like knowing how to iron
a shirt properly, wear a suit properly, tie a bow-tie properly and having a
proper pair of shoes will do. Own an expensive watch. You don't have to spend
loads of money on your fashion sense and clothes, but don't go cheap.
Be
multilingual.
If
you aren't already, become multilingual. This has links with travel, and is
very effective for becoming interesting and cultured. English and Spanish are a
must. Far East languages like Mandarin are also very good.
Be
Exciting.
Drive
a fast motorbike, play poker properly (Texas Hold'em) and be good at it. Live
dangerously and publicly woo the ladies. Be an amazing dancer, and a great
cook.
Be
organized and fulfill your commitments.
Keep
your agenda well planned and never over commit or make promises that you can't
deliver. A man of word entices respect and admiration from others.
