*If you have been invited to a birthday party,kitty party or a marriage ceremony-be late.Late enough for people to start wondering"Where is Indu?What happened?Hope she is O.K."And then you sashay in."Sorry,sorry.Extremely sorry.A friend came up with a problem and I just had to help her out."
*Alternatively,prepare to leave a gathering while all else are present and explain in loud terms that you have been invited to another 'do' and they will be highly disappointed if you don't make an appearance.
*Another savvy tip:If an acquaintance is having trouble getting something done from the local administration or a politician promise to help him out.Now he begins to chase you.Extend sweet honey dipped excuses and keep the hope (as well as )the chase alive.
*The surest way of gathering people around you is to fall sick-no,not very seriously but enough to have them asking about your welfare,giving advice and doing small jobs for you.What is slight exaggeration and a dose of histrionics to be fussed over and talked about?
*Talk,talk,talk.About your connections,your achievements,your skills and your likes and dislikes.
*Facebook friends are far more numerous than real ones and it imperative to shine in that galaxy if you wish to feel important.Show off a trendy dress as soon as you buy it.Don't forget to post a selfie if you are travelling by air or snacking at a high end eatery.And what about the sumptuous dishes which you cook?Show them those too.Every little bit counts.And yes,you cannot become a VIP without liking every update and being liked in return-in astronomical figures.
Come to think of it-why am I doling out these nuggets?I hardly get any likes.Mine is a gone case-damaged beyond repair.What the heck!I too want to feel important.So please like and respond.
*Another savvy tip:If an acquaintance is having trouble getting something done from the local administration or a politician promise to help him out.Now he begins to chase you.Extend sweet honey dipped excuses and keep the hope (as well as )the chase alive.
*The surest way of gathering people around you is to fall sick-no,not very seriously but enough to have them asking about your welfare,giving advice and doing small jobs for you.What is slight exaggeration and a dose of histrionics to be fussed over and talked about?
*Talk,talk,talk.About your connections,your achievements,your skills and your likes and dislikes.
*Facebook friends are far more numerous than real ones and it imperative to shine in that galaxy if you wish to feel important.Show off a trendy dress as soon as you buy it.Don't forget to post a selfie if you are travelling by air or snacking at a high end eatery.And what about the sumptuous dishes which you cook?Show them those too.Every little bit counts.And yes,you cannot become a VIP without liking every update and being liked in return-in astronomical figures.
Come to think of it-why am I doling out these nuggets?I hardly get any likes.Mine is a gone case-damaged beyond repair.What the heck!I too want to feel important.So please like and respond.
hehe Your post makes me smile but the irony settles in my mind, Indu. Amazing tale you superstar and hope that makes you happy :)
ReplyDeleteYou made me happy alright and I am glad I made you smile.
Deleteha ha ha... really some nuggets of wisdom. Consciously or subconsciously...this is what we always like to happen to our lives. Some very important tips.
ReplyDeleteIn a vain effort to gather admirers we often make a spectacle of ourselves.The fans are soon disillusioned.
DeleteRightly said! Have met so many who revel in doing this, and they always leave me laughing.
ReplyDeleteDo you know,you just made my day?
DeleteThanks a lot!
A very different post from you this time! A break from the serious suggestions you normally offer. A lighthearted write-up of something that is very commonly found all around.
ReplyDeleteThere are plenty of people who portray themselves as important. But it is a different matter how many actually consider them really important!
Very often we can make out these exaggerated displays of self-importance. And behind it -- like you have indicated at the end of the post -- is a feeling inferiority or lack of accomplishment.
We seek validity from others and make a fool of ourselves.
DeleteThanks for this input,have a nice day.