Right on the Verge: July 2011

This is something I learned from a good friend of mine

He is a very good speaker for talks especially about

Leadership and Personality Development.

While I am sharing you some tips how to guide your way into teenagehood I'll be featuring some cool kids from CEU Makati (LV).

1. Get confidence! Everyone knows that a shy and timid person is always overlooked in a crowd. So stand up tall and talk with a smart and secure attitude. Don't cross your arms. Don't talk down to people. Speak only when you must and always have your cell nearby to text or even pretend you are texting.

Mark Constantino

BSBAMG 1B

2. Get the following - friends, friends and more friends. Don't be too picky because then you know that someone is free everyday/night. Call/text them, facebook them, IM, MySpace, whatever. Just don't act like you have nothing to do.

3. Stay busy. 'Play hard-to-get'. You should make everyone feel as though they are around a celeb (you) and they should feel privileged. It works like a charm every time.

Melody Jam Franco

4. Be mature and stand up for what you believe in. Don't pick fights and act younger than your age. Always think of a high-profile, SUCCESSFUL celeb- like Angelina Jolie or Anne Curtis for example, and think to yourself, 'Would Anne say that? Would Anne do something like that?' It will help your image and adults will grow to like you more too.

Amos Timothy Honra

BSHRM 1C

5. Engage in activities that mature young adults do. No, that is not drinking and having 'sleepovers' at your boyfriends house! Try things like walking on the beach talking about your future and college, shopping at nice stores, going to fancy restaurants with friends (even if you can only afford tapas and drinks!), read books, watch quality TV and stay up to date with current events, save money, be responsible, act very mature in everything that you do. And you will be rewarded! :)

Lawrence Maniquis

BSHRM 1C

6. The 'reward' of being a responsible young adult, is simply to go out and have fun. Since you are under 21, try an under 21 dance club, a nice lounge-restaurant that allows younger people, a beach road trip, a free weekend with the girls, spa time, hair done, a night off of life...etc.

Rie Rudica

BSTM 1A

Erika Salapare

BSTM 1A

7. Once parents feel like you are responsible in all that you do- they will TRUST you. They have to! What have you done to make them suspicious?

8. Get good grades! Not only will it help your future, but you will gain confidence and feel better about yourself knowing that you took good care of your grades and classes. A socialite always have enough knowledge to talk about anything under the sun.

Gab Nagata

BSHRM 1C

9. Wear nice and classy clothes. Don't ditch your style, but think about whether or not an mature and "looked up to" young adult would be seen wearing it. Think of someone successful that you know, college-age, even someone you saw walking to the subway station in NY- whatever! Get that 'idol' for your wardrobe and go for it!

10. Stay clean cut and have good hygiene. Shower and take good care of your body.

Jasha Galvez

BSHRM 1C

11. Eat Healthy. A responsible young adult and/or socialite is not unhealthy. Obesity is a major concern and confidence fails from it too. Take charge now!

Tyna Patuga

BSHRM 1C

ALIANA ANTES

12. Stay in touch with friends. Talk to both girls and boys with the same air. Crushes are hard but you can handle it maturely!

Hanah Celis

BSTM 1A

Princess Perez

BSHRM 1C

13. Only say nice things to people, build them up, make them feel good- and they will want to be around you all the time! Be a good friend!

Inah Rayo

BSTM 1A

14. Know how to manipulate situations and people to get what you need and want. Not in the bad manipulative way though.

Zia Salazar

BSTM 1A

Timothy Christian Lim

BSHRM 1C

15. Get many at least 2 different social network sites, like bebo, facebook, twitter, blogger, flickr, even myspace! Let people know on each one of these which ones you have.

Rachelle Bolalin

AIT 1A

Rosette Christine Cassela

AIT 1A

Tips

* Shop in nice stores, but remember the 'What would Anne (or whomever) wear/do?' thing. Dress your age, but classy and mature as well.

* Shop somewhere that you know adults shop at and get some core items to blend with your younger teenage style.

* Wear heels whenever possible! They give confidence and have an air of instant fun.

* Have fun! Be a fun person to be around. Suggest things like mini golf, arcade, laser tag etc to do with your friends. The mall is better during the less crowded day anyways.

* SET AN EXAMPLE.

* Use 'I've got plans' or being busy as a way to get out of parties and bad situations. That way people do not think you believe that they are making bad decisions and being stupid. People act weird when they know you think you are better than they are!

* Remember: as a Socialite you have to be social. The biggest thing is that you have to spend as much time with other people your age as possible and be well-known. Don't spend all your time in your own little bubble.

Warnings
* Don't 'dumb' yourself down just to get more friends!

* Don't act stupid to get attention.

* As a teen, you may not have as many opportunities to get out and about- just live with it. Don't let it get to you!

* Parents feel that 'social' teens tend to be more of a handful- defy that stereotype!

* Remember that school comes first!

* You may get your feelings hurt, but learn to not care as long as you are having fun for the moment!

* Many people do not like socialite girls, because the stereotype is really dramatic. Don't be that way!

* Don't be annoying and pushy.

* DON'T GET INTO TROUBLE. PARENTS HAVE TO TRUST YOU 100% FOR YOU TO BE HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL!

* Be yourself. Don't change if you don't want to.

* If you do get bebo or myspace etc, and you;re under 16, make your profile private if you can.

My Thanks to Aliana Antes for taking the Pictures and getting all their names!

Hope you enjoyed reading!