Part of being classy is simplicity. The sophistication that comes with avoiding convolution is inherent. This extends past clothing and decorating to relationships. It is admirable to keep your relationships simple. This whole "it's complicated" business is not quite classy. If you consciously maintain open honesty, then simplicity comes naturally. It is crucial to always know where you stand with others. When you understand your relationships clearly then you are free to act politely and openly. You do not have to dance around on egg shells and are less likely to slip up.
The next step is to take your open simplicity with you at all times. To me, a classy individual is one who can fit in most any company (an exception maybe to leave dangerous or callously crass company). Can you skip along the New York City sidewalks and also boot scoot with the down-home locals? If not, consider why. Are you aware of yourself enough that you can float between cultures and classes easily? A classy lady or gentleman can chat up an elderly couple, entertain a younger crowd, yet also charm his or her peers. A little charm can go a long way. A gentleman or lady should be able to conduct him/herself smoothly between a one-on-one to a swinging party. Sometimes your mood makes being alone with someone or being part of a group challenging.
Class comes with refining yoursef and knowing your boundaries to make others and yoursef comfortable. When acheiving class, it feels comfortable. It is as if you were slipping into a silk gown or putting on a soft pair of socks. You know it is just right and everyone else appreciates it as well.
Keeping it short and sweet, until next time.
Prescription: Recount your week and how you spent it. Try to make next week more diverse and polite. Lacking confidence? Take a dose of Judy HERE or HERE. Remember, it is good to be reflective just beware of the slippery slope to self pity.
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