how do you learn to "fake" confidence?

Question

i heard that was a good way to start developing real confidence

Answer 1

do things that are perceived as actions of a confident person such as hold your head up when you walk and not pointed to the ground, or a firm hand shake when greeting someone or lastly, looking a person directly in the eyes when speaking or being spoken to. It will become a natural reaction for you as you gain real confidence

Answer 2

It really works, and i know just what your talking about. basically walk into a room with the attitude "I own you". Eventually, if your sure to tread lightly and don't step on the wrong person's toes, you will own them. It's not being a bully or anything, but you know how you feel about a person when you see them laughing in the middle of a room full of people, just get yourself in that position long enough to be noticed (in a good way) by others. Start with a great smile pop a few jokes and your in. It took me some practice, but you'll figure out what works best for you with practice.

Answer 3

You have to tap into your male Inner Liar. This is an instinct that normally kicks in while dating. Of course, you have to have confidence to get a date, which presents a conundrum - hence the faking part of the advice.

Try pretending like you already have a supermodel as a girlfriend, and you're just talking to this girl to be nice to her.

Answer 4

I guess it depends what you mean. If you mean confidence in social situations, then when you feel shy ignore the nervousness you feel and force yourself to interact with the group. Do not act like you are intimidated by talking with them, but just concentrate on making normal conversation. After a while you will relax and you will feel confident.

Answer 5

My cousin was really shy and she and my aunt used to act out situations like meeting people and stuff, and she would practice in the mirror. It really did work tho, because even though she's shy she always seems really confident in a group of people.

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Answer 6

Either you have confidence or you don't. I can't see how one would fake confidence. Just try to have real confidence, that should be better.

Answer 7

you can generally have a front in whatever you do people may not be real people these days
if you have confidence in yourself i think that is a good start

Answer 8

fake confidence is ok, but get get actual confidence just practice. If its talking to girls, just do it, get rejected a ton and keep trying. if its piloting a plane then practice. do or do not. there is no try!

Answer 9

i would put myself in a situation where i didn't know anyone. learning to adjust to different people's responses will help build confidence. when i don't feel comfortable around a group i usually just sit back and listen to their conversations. eventually i hear them mention a topic that i can relate to and share my ideas.

Answer 10

You put your best face forward and hope for the best. If you are pretty sure you are right the play the odds and consider yourself right and act like you are positive. It is a little bit like a bluff in poker.