How To Fake Confidence (When You're Scared Stiff)

When you are nervous or worried the best defense can be a good offence. Here's how to look like you are filled with self confidence even when you aren't.

Here's How:
1. When you are alone let out a really big scream.
2. Take a deep breath.
3. Spash cold water on your face or put a cool cloth on your neck.
4. Take another deep breath.
5. Go face the person or situation you fear.
6. Smile. Smile a lot!
7. Be polite and pay attention to everything that people are saying. Everybody loves a listener.
8. Nod a lot and smile some more.
9. Make brief comments, if your voice is shaky. Use peoples names when speaking to them.
10. Ask questions or seek clarification (even if you really do understand what the person means), but be careful not to come across as someone who isn't listening.
11. Follow the conversation and do not take adversarial positions even if you disagree with what is being said. It is better to walk away from a difficult conversation.
12. Go to the washroom regularly for hand sweat checks and to put cool clots on your neck.
13. Keep smiling.

Tips:
1. Use people's names when talking to them, it is a personal touch that exudes confidence - but make sure you have their name right!
2. Hold a glass of water and sip it frequently. Do NOT gulp. Having a glass of water keeps your breath fresh and your hands busy.
3. Do not initiate conversations, join in existing ones, if you are nervous being the center of a conversation can make things worse.
4. Smile and maintain eye contact.
5. Before shaking hands with someone, casually put your hand in your pocket to make sure your palm is dry.