ext_31317 ([identity profile] tricksy-spy.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomhigh2007-10-25 12:30 pm
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Communications: Week 7

Aly was standing in front of the class when they filed into the classroom.  "Welcome, everyone.  If you don't know me, I'm Aly," she said once everyone was in the room.  "I'm apparently teaching you today so I'm teaching my favourite topic and one you need for everyday interaction with others:  flirting."

"I put eleven rules on the board that I've used in past spying classes to get the students there to think about the connection between flirting and just generally making a good impression on people that you meet."

11 Ways to Start Off on the Right Foot, or a Guide to Flirting.
1. Remain Still and Composed
2. Smile genuinely
3. Maintain as much eye contact as you can tolerate
4. Employ the same body language you would use with an old friend
5. Your opening statement is crucial
6. Assess then focus on the other person's interests
7. Mirror body language and echo speech patterns
8. Plan in advance what you're going to say about yourself
9. Be prepared for likely topics
10. Maintain unshakeable confidence no matter what
11. Work the silences

"Normally I go through these guidelines with a class, making sure that everyone has an idea of what they are.  But I was told this is a Communications class so you should have a basic idea already, right?"  She grinning, looking around to make sure most were following.  "So today, I'd like you to pair off and discuss the rules I have up here - if you disagree with them, if you don't - and then all put them to practice.  I don't care who you pair up with.  If you end up with someone not of your preferred gender, flirt with them anyway.  It's all in good fun and a learning experience."

"If you have any questions, I'll be just over there."

[OOC: Please to be waiting for the OCD is up!]

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[identity profile] neurotic-witch.livejournal.com 2007-10-25 06:53 pm (UTC)(link)
"You wanna practice flirting with me?" Chris asked, raising his eyebrow and trying to hide his notes.
absolutesnark: (Devious)

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[personal profile] absolutesnark 2007-10-25 07:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Summer noticed that he was hiding his notes. "Why not?"

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[identity profile] neurotic-witch.livejournal.com 2007-10-25 07:10 pm (UTC)(link)
"Okay, sure," Chris said with a shrug.
absolutesnark: (Grin)

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[personal profile] absolutesnark 2007-10-25 07:20 pm (UTC)(link)
"So I hear your good with magic," Summer started, giving him a small smile.

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[identity profile] neurotic-witch.livejournal.com 2007-10-25 07:22 pm (UTC)(link)
This was so weird, but Chris smiled back. "I've got some skills."
absolutesnark: (Small Smile)

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[personal profile] absolutesnark 2007-10-25 07:25 pm (UTC)(link)
"Well, maybe you can teach me a few of those skills," Summer continued, trying very hard to keep a straight face.

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[identity profile] neurotic-witch.livejournal.com 2007-10-25 07:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Chris had to bite his lip not to laugh. "Sure thing, baby. You seem like you have natural talent."

Yeah, he was so bad at this.
absolutesnark: (Adorable)

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[personal profile] absolutesnark 2007-10-25 07:34 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'll show you some of my talents if you show me some of yours," Summer replied. Her goal was to make him flail or be distracted enough so she could steal his notes.

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[identity profile] neurotic-witch.livejournal.com 2007-10-25 07:37 pm (UTC)(link)
It's just a class assignment, Chris reminded himself, so on the verge of flailing that it wasn't funny. "What kind of talents do you have?"
absolutesnark: (Devious)

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[personal profile] absolutesnark 2007-10-25 07:47 pm (UTC)(link)
"You'd be surprised at what I can do," Summer replied, lightly touching his arm. She made sure to maintain eye contact.

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[identity profile] neurotic-witch.livejournal.com 2007-10-25 07:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Chris pulled his arm back, sending all his papers flying.

"Sorry," he stammered, unsettled by this whole thing.
absolutesnark: (Grin)

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[personal profile] absolutesnark 2007-10-25 08:11 pm (UTC)(link)
Summer snickered as she reached for the papers. "I think you lost some of these."

Of course, she was reading over them, wondering what exactly he was hiding.

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[identity profile] neurotic-witch.livejournal.com 2007-10-25 08:11 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yeah, give'em back," Chris said, grabbing at the papers.
absolutesnark: (Amused)

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[personal profile] absolutesnark 2007-10-25 08:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Summer continued to read them because she could be a bitch sometimes. "Looks like you've been taking some thorough notes here."

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[identity profile] neurotic-witch.livejournal.com 2007-10-25 08:24 pm (UTC)(link)
"Come on, Summer," Chris pleaded.
absolutesnark: (Adorable)

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[personal profile] absolutesnark 2007-10-25 08:31 pm (UTC)(link)
"Huh, these notes don't look like anything we learned in class today," Summer noticed, finally handing them over.

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[identity profile] neurotic-witch.livejournal.com 2007-10-25 08:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Chris put his head down on his desk. "Shut up," he mumbled.
absolutesnark: (Concerned)

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[personal profile] absolutesnark 2007-10-25 08:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Summer frowned, realizing that maybe she was being a little too mean. "Sorry. Sometimes I'm a brat."

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[identity profile] neurotic-witch.livejournal.com 2007-10-25 08:44 pm (UTC)(link)
"Sometimes?" Chris teased, propping his head up.
absolutesnark: (Grin)

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[personal profile] absolutesnark 2007-10-25 08:49 pm (UTC)(link)
"Guess I deserve that," Summer said with a grin.

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[identity profile] neurotic-witch.livejournal.com 2007-10-25 08:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Chris smirked at her. "I'm not making you coffee tomorrow."
absolutesnark: (Amused)

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[personal profile] absolutesnark 2007-10-25 08:54 pm (UTC)(link)
"You really want me to make it?" Summer asked, raising an eyebrow.