The super way to handle life
Life is easier if you are blessed with the beauty, height and even the fortunes of Naomi, Eva and Claudia, however yesterday I managed to discover supermodel tricks that even lesser beauties can try at home.
So there I was clutching my microphone, gazing at the gazelle-like limbs of the legendary ladies and reminding myself to book a leg wax when I was hauled into my first interview with Eva. When a question momentarily stumped Eva and I got an unexpected reaction rather than the usual, "umm", I realised that perhaps there's a whole host of supermodel tricks out there even I could try.
When unsure of what to say in a difficult situation: Move your left shoulder in a sultry, dare we say it, sexy way, thus giving you precious minutes to compose yourself, all of course done with a smile. The onlooker will momentarily focus on your shoulder and forget your saying nothing - at all.
Stump the enemy: When replying to a question that you've asked a thousand times (were you not aware of the deadline?) smile like you've just won the gene lottery and move ever so slightly forward, thus throwing your onlooker off balance in a nervous manner.
Politeness wins out in the end: Create a supermodel persona Claudia style by refusing to acknowledge stutters and sweaty palms and laughing in a kindly manner at people's weak jokes.
If all these tricks fail to charm you out of your tricky situation - find the closest male model and take five minutes out to contemplate life instead.
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