Communications: Week 7

[tricksy-spy.livejournal.com]

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!]

Comments

Re: Flirt! - [10-25]

[iseewhatyoumean.livejournal.com]

Cassandra grinned, "I have a hard enough time figuring out how to get things across in words sometimes. Most of the stuff I can actually do subtly no one notices..." She pursed her lips, "Maybe I'm too subtle?"

Re: Flirt! - [10-25]

[death-of-hope.livejournal.com]

"Maybe. Especially if you're trying to communicate to a boy, they can be really stupid sometimes." She grinned and leaned in conspiratorially. "One boy I punched in the face routinely for years before he figured out I liked him. I don't know if that was too subtle or the wrong signal. I'm not good with things like that."

Re: Flirt! - [10-25]

[iseewhatyoumean.livejournal.com]

"Really?" Cassandra frowned, thinking, "What kind of punch was it?"

Re: Flirt! - [10-25]

[death-of-hope.livejournal.com]

"A few black eyes, some broken noses, and lots of kicking at his head." Anemone propped her chin on her hand and looked at Cass. "Was that overkill?"

Re: Flirt! - [10-25]

[iseewhatyoumean.livejournal.com]

"I don't know?" Cassandra shook her head, "I don't actually know much about... that sort of thing."

Re: Flirt! - [10-25]

[death-of-hope.livejournal.com]

"Neither do I, that's why I'm bad at it," Anemone sighed. "I blame my upbringing. I understand that's the popular thing to do around this school."

"Um, so, I guess we practice flirting with each other then? Without the hitting bits?"

Re: Flirt! - [10-25]

[iseewhatyoumean.livejournal.com]

"Practice sounds good." Cassandra smirked a bit, "And not hitting is probably a good choice. I wouldn't want to hurt you."

Re: Flirt! - [10-25]

[death-of-hope.livejournal.com]

"Like when you grabbed John's wrist at Homecoming?" Anemone teased. "That was funny, he so deserved it. You didn't actually hurt him, but you could have." Pause. "Maybe you should have. It helps him learn things better."

Re: Flirt! - [10-25]

[iseewhatyoumean.livejournal.com]

Cassandra shrugged, "People seem to learn better if you hurt them for some reason," she offered with a half-serious smile.