10 Unspoken Rules of Pageant Etiquette for Beginners

Following the basics of pageant etiquette protects your reputation. Many of the rules are common sense and extensions of general societal etiquette but others are unique to pageants and therefore elude many newcomers. A few times, I've learned the hard way (by showing up to pageants without thank you notes, for instance) so hopefully by watching this video, you can skip some embarrassing experiences and conduct yourself like a pageant vet who's done this before.

Since there's no official handbook for this sort of knowledge, I rounded up the 10 most compelling "rules" that I've gleaned from my own personal experience as a contestant, titleholder, coach, judge, volunteer, and business owner. I also would like to provide credit to thought leaders and pageant blogs such as Win A Pageant for sharing her ideas which I've expanded upon here in this video.

[lorenarangel]

The picture tag is very important if you care about forming a sisterhood with the other ladies.It is very obvious when you just care about winning and looking down on other girls once it is over😞 A true winner cares about the other girls and this special shared experience❤In a competition you want to make friends and may the best one win😊Being able to look back at a picture where the winner had a heart to empower/befriend women while she was in a competition is another level of grace and a characteristic of a deserving woman to represent a true queen📸

[ciattylovesperoni]

It's so true about not complaining, I have seen heavy favourites at major pageants not pass in the finals because of their behavior, so important

[orimoladeayodejielizabeth]

great tips; you have great acting skills too, consider developing yourself in that career line.

[JanmarieWeston]

Thank you for all of your videos. I entered my first pageant when I was 55 years old, and I am still competing almost 11 years later. I have met such wonderful women and have been able to help so many charities. Before every pageant I do a refresher and watch videos on pageantry to get me going. I greatly appreciate having your videos to watch.

[jjmattson]

I think the thank you note idea is so smart!

[bayutasma.jasmine]

I have an upcoming pageant this December 18 and here I am watching all your videos ❤

[RocioFernandez-wjwx]

I am watching all your videos, my pageant it’s in November and you are being so helpful! Thank you so so much 🙏🏻❤️

[KateCraven-pg]

I love love love your I competed in my first pageant last year and I messed up my talent. So this year i'm studying 10X as hard as the other girls. your amazing and positive energy has made it soooo much less stressful I totally agree that you shouldn't complain it totally does bring down the energy thank you for taking the time to do this for us we really appreciate you thank

[berylbold]

I have one in two weeks time, this will definitely help me.

[designstudio]

Thank you 🙏 very much got the information 🙏

[Kemyetta]

Awesome thank you so very much for this video! I learned a lot! Wow! ❤️

[Sana-npmy]

Can you please make a guideline on Miss World?

[asmitamathpal]

Thankyou so much for making such videos..I also want to participate in it

[pureblood]

What’s an example of something that would warrant a thank you card?

[ashleylawrence]

What's the best way to get a gown sponsor?

[princessroxysilverdreams]

I love you Crystal 💋💋💋💋. Your personality is beautiful and your videos too.

[rockstargaming]

I'm 14 and I want to become Miss World will you help me through your channel

[rolandomarquez]

In philippines our candidates from bb pilipinas when they will compete internationally madam stella araneta preparing a gift and our candidates will give it to their co-candidates.

[kathymcbride]

i was beaten in the final by this beautiful trans women she was better than the rest of us and i was so happy for her out of the 35 contestance only one complained she was saying it wasnt fair