Yes I know the feeling -13 years old and with a credit card!

Posture is important and many overlook it.

Quote from: Elizabeth K on March 03, 2009, 10:19:45 PM
Yes I know the feeling -13 years old and with a credit card!

Use cash for shopping sprees, it keeps you in check. 

Quote from: Lyric on March 01, 2009, 02:10:32 PM
I think the most important thing to remember as far as movement, gesture and such go is that it absolutely must be genuine. I don't know how many times I've been put off by well-meaning transgenders who are obviously imitating feminine movements and mannerisms. I think that has to be the surest way to get yourself "outed" and to alienate people. You're better off using your more masculine mannerisms, if they are natural to you.

My approach is to, instead of trying to mimic individual movements or something, focus on certain women who I see as feminine mentors-- people I know or see on TV, etc. Pick someone and try to get into her head. Imagine her attitude about things, as well as the way she moves and speaks. Adapt what you like about her into you own style and make it yours. If you must practice something, do it in private until it's normal for you. You shouldn't have to think about how you're moving in public. That's the sure sign of a phony and nobody likes a phony.

Lyric

That's the same way people invoke spirits/beings.  Fascinating.

If someone says they can invoke spirits or "beings" they're either pulling your leg or a brick shy. A child learns a lot about how to be a grown up by "playing" a grownup-- which means their, to an extent, becoming someone different for a little while. I just think you have much better results if you immerse yourself into a more whole-self approach to adapting femininity than detailing individual traits.

- listen (I mean REALLY listen!)
- empathize
- cry with a friend
- smile a genuine smile
- treat others with respect and kindness
- go out of their way to do something nice without a reason
- put others first

The full list is in 12 volumes for the discount price of $2400. LOL!

Quote from: Northern Jane on March 05, 2009, 12:53:28 PM
- listen (I mean REALLY listen!)
- empathize
- cry with a friend
- smile a genuine smile
- treat others with respect and kindness
- go out of their way to do something nice without a reason
- put others first

The full list is in 12 volumes for the discount price of $2400. LOL!

Does that mean if I do all the above as a guy, I am actually doomed to be woman?

...Er..can I haggle to get a set for $2399 ?



Chrissty

Quote from: Northern Jane on March 05, 2009, 12:53:28 PM
- listen (I mean REALLY listen!)
- empathize
- cry with a friend
- smile a genuine smile
- treat others with respect and kindness
- go out of their way to do something nice without a reason
- put others first

The full list is in 12 volumes for the discount price of $2400. LOL!

I have a library card Jane, does that count

Do you take food stamps or belly button lint?

I would gladly pay you Tuesday for a copy today.  Or is the an e-book available.

Janet

I'll just get a copy of the series on a credit card, go home, scan it, then return it for full credit, and as soon as the charges are reversed, put it on bit torrent.  Then its free to everyone.

Quote from: Lyric on March 05, 2009, 10:38:02 AM
If someone says they can invoke spirits or "beings" they're either pulling your leg or a brick shy. A child learns a lot about how to be a grown up by "playing" a grownup-- which means their, to an extent, becoming someone different for a little while. I just think you have much better results if you immerse yourself into a more whole-self approach to adapting femininity than detailing individual traits.

Most magic is related to children's games and behaviors.  We're kind of at our most magical as children.