1. Educate yourself- a truly classy black lady should be versatile, knowledgeable on a variety of subjects and be aware of recent news. Read books that will teach you something new regularly, read articles written by experts and visit informational websites. Don’t just watch reality show; mix it with some educative program.
2. Care about your appearance- how you present yourself to the universe does have an effect on how you feel about yourself. Dress the way you want to be address. Hold your head high and prance!
3. Avoid being loud and noisy in public- a classy black lady does not get loud and violent in public. If you are having a disagreement with a friend while out in public, pull the person aside to a private place before settling your differences.
4. Experience and respect different cultures- do not hesitate to expand your mind by experiencing and showing respect to other cultures. Travel and visit new places. Make friends with people from different cultures. Try new foods and activities that you wouldn’t normally partake in. cultural awareness is an important step to becoming a complete and well grounded lady.
5. Get your house in order- you can’t call yourself a classy lady when your home is a mess. Your home is your castle. Make sure you keep it clean, tidy and well organized. This also applies to your personal house (your body), treat it like a temple- eat healthy foods, exercise and stay fit. Take care of your teeth, hair, skin and nails. Take care of your body; it’s the only place you have to live.
6. Save for your future- know the importance of saving towards your future. Forget about those bogus reports about the net wealth of black women, know your own situation and know what you have to do to save for your future.
7. Don’t let money control you- control the money. Love of money is the root of all evil. Buying expensive material items won’t make you a fulfilled lady. If you choose to spend money do it in a way that keeps you in complete control of your finances.
8. Love and appreciate your fellow sisters- take a serious look at your mother, sisters, friends, aunties, cousins and other people in your life, look at how they sacrifice for you and how they care for you. Appreciate other women for their strength, beauty and elegance. Learn from the women around you.
Continue to strive for excellence in your own life!
If there is any important rule you think I miss, you can let me know in the comment area below.
