The Alpha Female

Putting her foot down and assuming the role of alpha male are a couple of the tricks an emancipated woman soon learns after stepping out of her shell, and these talents, she soon finds out, are quite useful in making it in this "man's world" (which, I suppose, is fast on its way to becoming a "woman's world," but we'll get there soon enough).

Here are some tips that we can all use to make a man cower into submission:

1. Hold that stare, steady and steely. Trust me, you'll get your point across and win that argument/debate with this simple stroke;

2. make it a habit to put your hands on either side of your waist when speaking in front (or in the middle) of a pack of males, be it a business meeting or a team huddle;

3. shoulders on the level, back straight as an arrow--mom's reminders to keep your posture in check should come in handy now. A woman is more formidable when she is standing up straight. It wouldn't matter if you are petite. You can be as tall as you feel, so go ahead and feel tall!

4. put a mild swagger to your walk, though be careful not to overdo it, otherwise, you'll end up coming across as too self-assured, and that can't be good, as too much of anything is bad. Just walk like you always know where you're going (even if you don't) and focus your eyes on an invisible post. Don't walk too fast, and remember that swagger.

5. brush up on your reading and practice your speeches. There's nothing like a smart, intelligent and well-read woman to make a man realize that he is not the better gender. They might get their way with physical strength or force, but hey, let's make sure we win through sheer sharpness of wit, presence of mind, some French or German, and a little biting sarcasm.

Obviously, this is not all. I'll be back with more.

So, what wiles do you practice to put that punch to your touch?
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*part 2 here