how do you attract attention?

[cacian]

how do you get the attention when you need to get noticed for example?
what do you do or say?

[Pensive]

As in being a female and still having mustaches and wearing no makeup? :p
It's easy!

The way of concealing one's self from all the attraction/limelight could also be a good question, though.

[cacian]

[QUOTE=Pensive;1121692]As in being a female and still having mustaches and wearing no makeup? :p
It's easy!

Haha...where would we be wihtout cosmetics..with cometics I guess. LOL

The way of concealing one's self from all the attraction/limelight could also be a good question, though.
Good thoughts but why would one want to conceal oneself from the limelight of daily life when it is easier not to?

[JuniperWoolf]

I don't wear makeup when I'm at work, because I don't want the rig pigs humping my leg. It only helps a little bit though, I work nights so they're usually too drunk and desperate to care what any girl looks like.

When I'm off my flashy formal attire generally attracts some eyes. I like combining Victorian and punk styles, the effect is really witchy. I also laugh a lot and "talk funny."

[tonywalt]

I usually play "Smells like Teen Spirit" on my comb harmonica if I am out , using a Pringles container as my drum kit.

And at home or at a house party I go for a more mellow Viva la Vida by Coldplay. I play a pretty mean Recorder version also -brings tears to your eyes.

[Alexander III]

I think it is the way your carry yourself, when I enter a room full of confidence and grace I get full atention, the other way round is true. I always try to be confident and gracefull and gentlemanlike.

[Mutatis-Mutandis]

Blasting either heavy metal or classical music from my minivan while unloading my electric wheelchair usually garners some attention from passersby.

I also once took a dump in the middle of an airport terminal. That got me a few odd looks.

[Mutie]

Try to find someone who has the confidence you like and model their way of speaking. Practice talking in a forceful accent.

[cacian]

Blasting either heavy metal or classical music from my minivan while unloading my electric wheelchair usually garners some attention from passersby.

I also once took a dump in the middle of an airport terminal. That got me a few odd looks.

somehow I am hoping you are joking about the airpot.

[Alexander III]

somehow I am hoping you are joking about the airpot.

Some how I am hoping he is not joking.

[Paulclem]

Blasting either heavy metal or classical music from my minivan while unloading my electric wheelchair usually garners some attention from passersby.

I also once took a dump in the middle of an airport terminal. That got me a few odd looks.

Shocking...unless that's where the toilets were....or you were three....

I attract attention by having a big gob. I'm the idiot/ nerd with the hand up/ the questions/ or the stupid comment I've been waiting to make for 5 minutes.

I do a good line in stupid comments. You may have noticed.

[Mutatis-Mutandis]

Shocking...unless that's where the toilets were....or you were three....
Uhhhhh . . . yeah, that's right . . . I was three.

[jajdude]

Being white in Asia is enough attention for me.

[Paulclem]

Uhhhhh . . . yeah, that's right . . . I was three.

The way you laid out your comment made me think you were doing it again.

[Paulclem]

Being white in Asia is enough attention for me.

:lol:

There's nothing more attention gaining. I remember going out of a cafe in Bombay to photograph a guy who was sitting on top of a pole that had been some traffic sign. I attracted the attention of passers-by who completely ignored this guy to look at me.

Then, perhaps he did that every day.

[Darcy88]

By looking like the biggest male sex symbol on the planet. Unfortunately. Damn statuatory rape laws. Ugh.

[Mutatis-Mutandis]

The way you laid out your comment made me think you were doing it again.

Who says I wasn't . . . uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

[BookBeauty]

I attract attention by not having volume-control in public. It's not really something I can readily help. I just feel at ease no matter where I am, whether there are a great deal of people, or not. (Although there are certain times that a chaotic crowd will exhaust me.)

And, as a child, I had no perception of 'personal space'. I'd run up to people in grocery stores, hugging them, and proclaiming my undying affection.

So, when I'm discussing something that I find important, or exciting, I have a great deal of enthusiasm, and my voice goes up a few octaves. I usually have to be made aware of this to settle down. :D

I also hum aloud when I'm busy, sometimes sing, mumble to myself... And there are things that I would do that some wouldn't dare to do in public. Not necessarily to attract attention-- Simply because I have no fear.

This isn't something that I'm proud of. In fact, at times, I find these parts about me to be most troubling. But, even if I wanted to change it-- It would require exercising incredible restraint and discipline.

[cacian]

Some how I am hoping he is not joking.

are you trying to make a point?


By looking like the biggest male sex symbol on the planet. Unfortunately. Damn statuatory rape laws. Ugh.

LOL...ignore the laws they are there to initiate and protect you too.
rape is not just women it is men too believe it or not.

Darcy who is that in the picture I meant to ask you ages ago.

[Darcy88]

LOL...ignore the laws they are there to initiate and protect you too.
rape is not just women it is men too believe it or not.

Darcy who is that in the picture I meant to ask you ages ago.

Its Albert Camus.

I think all girls under 16 should be required to stay indoors or adhere to a dress code. Having 15 year olds scream and gawk at me in tube tops and short shorts is just painful and unjust. But then I'll talk to a young relative or a friend's sister or whatever and its obvious that girls of such age are significantly less mature and this lack of maturity neutralizes all appeal.

I'm sure back a couple hundred years ago when girls of 15 would wed at that age they were more mature. Otherwise some of the relationships you read of in say Russian literature between a teenaged girl and a middle aged man actually would have been twisted and wrong. Nowadays we really are not in most cases fully matured until 18-21.

[BienvenuJDC]

I try using humor.

[cacian]

[QUOTE=Darcy88;1122119]Its Albert Camus.
That! Albert Camus? Wow I am surprised.


I think all girls under 16 should be required to stay indoors or adhere to a dress code. Having 15 year olds scream and gawk at me in tube tops and short shorts is just painful and unjust. But then I'll talk to a young relative or a friend's sister or whatever and its obvious that girls of such age are significantly less mature and this lack of maturity neutralizes all appeal.
Are you being serious about teenagers gawking at you?


I'm sure back a couple hundred years ago when girls of 15 would wed at that age they were more mature. Otherwise some of the relationships you read of in say Russian literature between a teenaged girl and a middle aged man actually would have been twisted and wrong. Nowadays we really are not in most cases fully matured until 18-21.

I think teenager girls are still just kids it is the society we live in that is making them age quickly which is scary.
I think modern day society and media in particular cheat away kids from their own childhood by showing them things they do not need to such as makeup/ botox/ sex/ the lot they see it all and too soon.
IT is quite scary that alot of sixteen year old girls do not look their age.
Some look 20/24 I have to say I have been shocked by what I have seen so far.
And yes it is sick and twisted for older individuals to want relationship with kids that age.

[BienvenuJDC]

I think teenager girls are still just kids it is the society we live in that is making them age quickly which scary.


And yes it is sick and twisted for older individuals to want relationship with kids that age.

As a father of one who will be that age in 6-7 years, I agree. Scares me as well.

[Darcy88]

[QUOTE=Darcy88;1122119]Its Albert Camus.
That! Albert Camus? Wow I am surprised.


Are you being serious about teenagers gawking at you?



I think teenager girls are still just kids it is the society we live in that is making them age quickly which is scary.
I think modern day society and media in particular cheat away kids from their own childhood by showing them things they do not need to such as makeup/ botox/ sex/ the lot they see it all and too soon.
IT is quite scary that alot of sixteen year old girls do not look their age.
Some look 20/24 I have to say I have been shocked by what I have seen so far.
And yes it is sick and twisted for older individuals to want relationship with kids that age.

I don't think there is anything inherently, historically sick about a man wanting a relationship with a 16 year old. I think now, in our time, it is wrong, but that is because we mature slower than we once did. Teenage girls look like women in their twenties, but if you talk to one you realize quite quickly that you are talking to a child. And unless you are a twisted guy it is a big turn off and eliminates the intital attraction. I had this experience with a 17 year old and I was only 20 at the time. They say children are maturing faster and in a way they are. But the opposite is also true. Parents today often coddle their children and so they remain in spirit and experience children often until they reach 20 or 21 years of age.

[Buh4Bee]

When I was 14-16 I was in a relationship with the guy who lived above my garage and he was ten years by senior. The age difference wasn't a big deal, because we didn't relate in an intellectual way, but a sensual way. Although, he was a very bright guy.

[Scheherazade]

how do you get the attention when you need to get noticed for example?
what do you do or say?I usually say, "Excuse me!"

[JuniperWoolf]

I usually say, "Excuse me!"

Huh. That would work.

[LitNetIsGreat]

I use one of these:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieNTLJiSVyY

[Mutatis-Mutandis]

Huh. That would work.

I've found that it doesn't always.

[qimissung]

I'd rather not, but I can't seem to avoid it.

[cacian]

When I was 14-16 I was in a relationship with the guy who lived above my garage and he was ten years by senior. The age difference wasn't a big deal, because we didn't relate in an intellectual way, but a sensual way. Although, he was a very bright guy.

Would you say it was an interesting relationship and did you learn anything from it?

[Buh4Bee]

Cacian can you restate your the first part of your question so I can answer you?

I try to avoid attracting attention at all cost, except if I'm getting into it with someone. Then I can be very confrontational or persistently passive aggressive (just enough to keep annoying the person).

[MarkBastable]

Being 6'4 makes it quite difficult to be inconspicuous. Except in Holland, where everyone seems to be 6'6.

[Mutatis-Mutandis]

When I was 14-16 I was in a relationship with the guy who lived above my garage and he was ten years by senior. The age difference wasn't a big deal, because we didn't relate in an intellectual way, but a sensual way. Although, he was a very bright guy.

This sounds like it has the potential for a very interesting story.

[cacian]

Cacian can you restate your the first part of your question so I can answer you?

I try to avoid attracting attention at all cost, except if I'm getting into it with someone. Then I can be very confrontational or persistently passive aggressive (just enough to keep annoying the person).

sorry Buh4Bee, it is done.:blush:


Being 6'4 makes it quite difficult to be inconspicuous. Except in Holland, where everyone seems to be 6'6.

wow that's a height and a half 6'6.

[Buh4Bee]

It was interesting and I learned something. But it was a long time ago and really just a blip in time.

[cafolini]

Smaller ones in Holland have to go to the Kermesse dressed like Ian von the baker.

[LadyLuck]

I normally just say "hello". I'm pretty forward in that way, but then again, I don't normally try to attract attention. I've spent too many years keeping things hidden to be very open with people, but I'm working on it. I used to be very social and always talking to people. I never wanted for attention and a friendly face to talk to. I miss it... I think.

[Kingbob]

First clapping to get their notice，then speak loudly asking for their attention，at last，say what you want confidently and calmly.

[liza]

usually I don't want to attract attention .. but when I want .. I become annoying and start saying stupid things .. as a result I attract "bad" attention .. but I don't want "bad" attention .. than I get bored .. and I don't want any attention at all .. : )

[martunia99]

I'm just being me. My crazy and bubbly personality sometimes attracts too much attention. Plus I'm loud and my friends are like me but even worse and because we are always together our whole group attracts attention.

[Easter]

By flapping my arms wildly like a bird? Lol... no... I don't usually do that.. in public.. :p

I actually wish I knew how I attracted attention! Then I could turn it off when I want to! I suspect part of it is just my job... people seem to really like being given caffeine by a semi-attractive girl....

And actually... There seems to be no middle ground between the people who give me TOO much attention at work and those who treat me like I don't exist (basically I'm just a coffeemaker that occasionally speaks to them).

Oh for a happy medium! :D

[PoeticPassions]

By existing :D

[PoeticPassions]

By looking like the biggest male sex symbol on the planet. Unfortunately. Damn statuatory rape laws. Ugh.

Oh and that too. Just exchange male with female. And I'm not generally into younger guys, but lately I've found they're into me. So I decided to try and date one (no worries... he's legal. and old enough to drink in the US!)

;) ;)