5 Ways to be More Elegant

I'm sharing 5 ways to be more elegant in today's video. Carry an air of elegance with you no matter where you go with my 5 select tips.

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⚜️ Time Stamps
0:00 Introduction
1:20 Be open and friendly
3:25 Be interesting
4:56 Babbel sponsor
5:59 Go light on the makeup
7:34 Dress appropriately
9:06 Practice good deportment
10:45 Conclusion

⚜️ About me: Hello, I'm Jennifer L. Scott, New York Times bestselling author of LESSONS FROM MADAME CHIC, AT HOME WITH MADAME CHIC, and POLISH YOUR POISE WITH MADAME CHIC (Simon & Schuster) and CONNOISSEUR KIDS (Chronicle Books). On this channel you will see homemaking, capsule wardrobe (ten-item wardrobe), modern etiquette, ladylike and elegant living, and many other tips on how to become your own Madame Chic and Daily Connoisseur. I invite you to subscribe! New videos every week.

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[yavonae]

You can shop at Goodwill and be an elegant, very likable person.

[arlenesmith]

Carrying yourself with humble confidence and sincere kindness is elegance. Be comfortable with who God made you to be and take a genuine interest in others.

[anye]

True story Jennifer. I was hired at a very well known global company several years ago. The HR team takes the new hires to lunch. I was the only person who wasn't on my phone. They made me feel uncomfortable that I wasn't a "phone person". We ended up eating pretty much in silence until some gossip on the social media site chimed and everyone spoke on it. I still wasn't included I don't watch the housewives show. I barely made it 9 months with that company. I was stunned. This was HR. I'm certain this was not indicative of the company as a whole but certainly this location needed major work. It was very disappointing. Phones are an addiction, rather sad.

[kathleenbolanos]

"Bring something interesting to the conversation"
Me: what excellent boiled potatoes 😐

[sukispencer]

Jennifer, may I please know the name of the piano piece during your videos closing credits? I absolutely love it! Thank you for that and also your wonderful content. I’ve read all your books!

[jmsl_]

interesting regional difference: where i come from calling someone a "class act" is akin to saying they are "a piece of work." neither are a compliment

[azhotmom]

"Small minds discuss people; average minds discuss events; GREAT minds discuss IDEAS."
-Eleanor Roosevelt

[MarysNest]

Hi Jennifer, what a great video! And I love that you told people to put their phones down and engage in conversation! I have to share with you a story about when I was at the airport. I’m somewhat of a naturally outgoing and chatty person and so I usually look for someone sitting near me to chat with. There was a very nice young man sitting across from me and I smiled and said hello and we started chatting (just to chat in the motherly way… Keep in mind, I’m in my 60s and married! Lol!) He was an architect and he was heading home to visit his mother. How sweet! In any event I asked him how old he was and if he was married. He told me that he was 28 and he was not married yet. I asked him if he had a girlfriend and he said no. (keep in mind… These things came up in conversation - I wasn’t asking the question so directly! Lol) Mind you… This is a very nice looking young man with a good job! I asked him why do you think it is you don’t have a girlfriend. And he said “well, today… All the girls are always looking at their phones and I don’t want to interrupt them to make conversation.” How I laughed. I have to tell you I felt like standing up and shouting out “ladies… Put down your phones!” In any event we had a lovely conversation and a lot of good laughs and he was a delight. So yes, single ladies especially - put down your phones and look up. You may find your future husband right in front of you. Love you Jennifer, Mary❤️🤗❤️

[mytws]

Respecting things that are not our own. I am always surprised when I see people putting their shoes on seats in public places, disposing of chewing gum on the pavement or worse yet under a table or not even trying to put things back neatly when shopping, leaving a mess for someone else to clean up is never elegant.

[marenlatham]

I think that to be an elegant woman means you don't swear and you don't gossip. A woman at a party that just deftly changes the topic away from gossip, in my mind is the most elegant creature in the world. You know that your name and your character is safe with her. Gossiping and revelling in the dirt and frailty of people is so not elegant!

[megroux]

Being helpful always conveys elegance to me. Holding the door for someone, offering to help carry items, helping clear away dishes at a party, etc Remembering to ask about something that has happened in a person’s recent affairs, such as a ill parent, child’s graduation, trip etc.

[galemartin]

One not so elegant trait is always talking about yourself. As if to assume everyone wants to know every aspect of your life. 🙄

[megroux]

One more, knowing when a person wants advice and when they simply want to be heard.

[nicholegautreaux]

I’ve got another one! Don’t chew gum. 😉

[gailtester]

Do you remember Ann Lander's advice column in the newspaper? I still remember someone writing in and saying, " I read your column every day and enjoy it very much. My problem is that when I go to a party I can never come up with anything to talk about." Ann replied, "Read the rest of the paper."

[juliasmet]

I buy my clothes from the thrift store and I like to think I dress elegantly. Modesty goes a long way to make you look good. You can find a lot of classy dresses if you keep in mind to cover your knees and shoulders. Add a light cardigan. I even found a cashmere sweater once!

[michelletackett]

Simple is elegant. Simple colors, simple life, and simple style.

[soniaspf]

I think doing your homework when meeting people from different cultures/countries - I work in an academic/ research field so meet many people from all over the world (well in normal times) you can really put people at ease when meeting them if you know something about their country/culture.

[kimberlyperrotis]

Also, be sure to talk to each person at a social gathering, not just your immediate peers. Everyone is interesting, those older and younger than oneself, and of different gender and background. Older people have fascinating careers, lives and histories, and younger ones have really interesting viewpoints, values and life goals. Why not make everyone feel special, they are. It’s not classy to ignore everyone except your special friends.

[SoNick]

Lovely tips! Clothes, make up, poise and conversation are all part of the package. I also think VOICE is very important. Speaking in a loud voice, yelling and screaming are very off putting. In Western cultures many women are loud and vivacious but never stop talking! 'Silence is golden' is something I have learned in my adopted culture.