You won’t believe it, but men also believe in magic, and they have cherished fairy-tale dreams from childhood. Each of them, as a child, certainly dreamed of becoming a king and proudly, autocratically ruling the power entrusted to him.
With age, fairy tales become a thing of the past, there are not enough kingdoms for everyone, but the dream of a real queen remains for life. Note that almost none of the men have ever seen the real queen in person, except on TV or ancient portraits. However, this does not prevent them from having a completely clear idea of the signs of the royal “breed”, by which they will unmistakably identify the woman of their dreams. So, what are these signs?
Royal bearing
This is an unmistakable sign of the royal “breed” - a straight back, shoulders down, chin slightly raised. It is impossible to imagine a random man next to such a woman, since only a proud and confident man will look decent.
Gait
A woman's true royal "pedigreedness" is manifested in her manner of carrying herself - majestically, unhurriedly, without shuffling her legs or swaying her hips. It seems as if even among people running in the subway, she floats in the crowd, attracting admiring glances.
Movements
The Queen will never allow herself to fussily wave her hands during a conversation, gesticulate energetically, cross her legs and fidget in her seat, trying to straighten her skirt. She knows how to emphasize with her movements not the commonality, but the difference between a man and a woman, behaving gently, easily and delicately. She just walked in, sat down in one calm movement, put her legs down freely (knees together, legs one slightly in front of the other or slightly crossed), gracefully folded her hands on her knees... And everyone realized that in front of them was Her Majesty.
Manners
The “breed” of a true queen is manifested not only in a thorough knowledge of cutlery and the ability to use a fish knife, but also in understanding all the subtleties of behavior at the table and in society - how to receive guests, what to say and to whom, when to smile and when to show equanimity.
Speech
It is impossible to imagine a true woman of the royal “breed” speaking in a thin, shrill voice, interrupting her interlocutor and using slang words in her speech. She attracts attention with her low, well-produced voice, correct literary speech and the ability to listen carefully to her interlocutor.
Cloth
With all the freedom of morals modern world It’s hard to imagine a person of the royal “breed” dressed in a unisex style. None fashion sneakers and chic trousers are no substitute for an elegant dress and high-heeled shoes, which will highlight your femininity and beauty, arousing the admiration of men.
Appearance
It is not appropriate for a person of the royal “breed” to have an ultra-short haircut, tanned skin and flashy makeup. A woman worthy of a king should have hair flowing to her shoulders, delicate skin and discreet makeup that emphasizes her assets, like Marie Antoinette, for example.
Elegance
The appearance and clothing of a person of the royal “breed” always corresponds to the circumstances - place, environment and time. She always and everywhere has a well-groomed and neat appearance, monitors the cleanliness of her body and her clothes, and does not neglect any of its details, visible or invisible.
Education
A woman worthy of a king is aware of all the news and will easily support a conversation on any topic, in the language of her interlocutor, tactfully explaining to other participants in the conversation the essence of her dialogue with a foreigner if they do not understand what it is about. Such a person knows how to listen with sincere interest to the nonsense of an amateur about a problem in which she is a professional and knows the issue perfectly. As you know, men prefer educated women.
Stylish
A woman’s “breed” is manifested in having a special taste for life, the ability to surround herself with elegant things and interesting people, the ability to radiate a special charm, choose outfits for yourself and attract the attention of others, be yourself and not lose your dignity under any circumstances, like Princess Di.
To the credit of our men who dream of meeting the real queen of their lives, one important circumstance should be mentioned. If a man is truly in love, he certainly sees in his chosen one all the signs of a royal “breed”, he is ready to elevate her to the highest throne in his heart and with admiration lays the home kingdom and the whole world in addition at her feet.
It's not so easy to be a real queen, arousing everyone's admiration! However, anyone can look like a sophisticated and sophisticated aristocrat with impeccable manners. We tell you how to do this.
Here are 10 signs that will make you a blue-blooded person.
1. Straight back
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Correct posture has long been one of the distinctive features of aristocrats. Have you ever seen the Queen of England slouch? A bent back is strongly associated with a person begging for alms and only evokes pity. Is this the effect you are trying to achieve?
A straight back is a sign of real queens!
2. Well-groomed hands
An aristocrat always has well-groomed arms and legs. No “flaking” varnish, broken nails, rough heels and other horrors inherent only to peasant women. Don't waste time and money on a good manicurist.
Well-groomed hands are 50% of your success!
3. Minimum makeup on the face
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Look at the royal family. You will not see bright and catchy makeup on any of them - this is considered bad manners.
Of course, aristocrats also wear makeup, but in moderation!
4. Competent and polite speech
True queens never squeal and scream like victims. If necessary, they just need to add a little demanding note to their voice and explain in a calm, confident tone what she wants. And no “obscene language”! It is not at all appropriate for people of blue blood to stoop to the level of shoemakers.
Always watch what and how you say.
5. Restrained behavior
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Have you ever seen a royal person rush headlong into an important meeting? Well, no! It has long been known that the powers that be are not late - they are delayed. Their gait is leisurely and their steps are small.
Queens are never in a hurry.
6. Punctuality
Nevertheless, “Precision is the politeness of kings!". Despite the lack of rush, true aristocrats are never late and always arrive on time.
Punctuality is another one hallmark persons of blue blood.
7. Proper nutrition
Royal food should be simple and healthy. No self-respecting aristocrat will eat fast food and other junk food. This is “not comme il faut”! An aristocrat's food should be varied and freshly prepared. No yesterday's lunches! If you can’t afford a personal chef, learn how to cook well yourself.
You can be a queen even in the kitchen!
8. Modesty
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True aristocrats do not need to attract attention to themselves at any cost. Don't try to surprise everyone. You're not at the circus!
People of royal blood have known since childhood that “I” is the last letter in the alphabet.
9. Education
It is no secret that all royals receive an excellent education. It is unlikely that you will be able to boast of the same, spending hours on social networks. Wouldn't it be better to devote this time to an interesting book that has been collecting dust on the shelf for a long time?
Aristocrats love to study and learn something new!
10. The desire to improve yourself
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Of course, there are no ideal people, but royalty is deeply convinced that everything is in their own hands. Every day they do everything they can to become even better.
How you present yourself is how others will perceive you!
By following these simple rules of behavior, you will quickly learn to behave like a true aristocrat. And there, maybe it’s just a stone’s throw to a prince on a white horse!
Hi all! Aristocratic appearance is the cause of controversy among many people, and more precisely, among sociologists. Until now, sometimes you have to prove that you belong to some noble family, despite the fact that all the signs are there. And today we will try to figure it out, by what characteristics can you determine whether you are a descendant of some famous nobles or not?
What is this definition?
Aristocratism is not just appearance, but also a way of thinking, a type of behavior. No matter how sophisticated a girl is, if she behaves vulgarly and attracts too much attention not at all with her beauty, but with the habits of a market trader, no one will admit the idea that “blue blood” flows in her veins.
Olga Muravyova wrote an excellent book “How a Russian nobleman was raised.” It sets out the basic principles and norms that the nobles were obliged to follow.
So, the story about one descendant of a noble family is very revealing. Having visited the camp of a geological expedition, he was surprised by the uncleanliness of the people who lived there. But instead of walking around and wincing in disgust, he began cleaning the toilet himself, showing the others that there was no need to be afraid of dirty work. It is much worse to live in such conditions and not change them.
This is the essence of aristocracy. It doesn’t matter what condition a person has, and even when broke it is necessary to remain a person, maintaining dignity and honor.
Appearance
I would like to emphasize that appearance is not always noble. Often representatives of the nobility look quite ordinary. And that's the best case scenario. Do you know why? Therefore, in order to preserve “pure blood”, or, as it is also called “blue”, marriages were performed between relatives. The result of which were children with disabilities and deformities.
So the characteristics of appearance, its main features in ideal, such:
- Hair. They can be of absolutely any color, which is especially pleasing for women who periodically want to bring changes to their image and color them. The only thing is that they must be well-groomed, healthy and shiny. Preferably beautifully styled, since loose strands can get tangled, and this does not look aesthetically pleasing.
- Eyelashes and eyebrows are dark, even on blondes. And even better if they are black.
- The forehead is straight and high.
- The nose is smooth and small. A small hump is allowed.
- The chin is narrow, in some cases sharp.
- The eyes are large or at least medium in size. Color, as in the case of hair, does not play a special role.
- The face shape is oblong.
- The figure is graceful, evoking associations with a crystal vase. Even if there is overweight, she still seems sophisticated. No rough or incorrect proportions.
- The nail bed is neat, almond-shaped.
- The skin is light, translucent or with a slight pinkish tint. No tan. There is also a lack of acne and inflammation. It is always clean, velvety, making you want to touch it.
- The foot size is not big. Even men have tiny, neat feet.
Basic behavioral characteristics
Posture
Such a person will always keep his back straight. And under no circumstances will he allow himself to slouch. Even if she has to work as a cleaner, she will perform her task with a posture that the queen herself would envy.
Smoothness of movement
No sudden movements, rude gestures, active facial expressions or loud laughter. An aristocrat knows how to present himself in order to evoke admiration and respect.
Accuracy
Clothing is an auxiliary means of forming an image, by no means the key. Let it not be very expensive, but clean, elegant, emphasizing style. The emphasis should be on the personality, the mind, and not the exposed parts of the body.
The shoes of aristocrats are mostly classic. There are always accessories, ties, cufflinks, watches, scarves and jewelry. Only in moderation, thoughtfully.
Speech
Like all other people, he experiences negative feelings. But he will never allow swearing. And even if they provoke a conflict, such a person will remain calm, so as not to “fall face down in the dirt” and say too much.
He does not raise his tone, does not use barbs, and avoids empty chatter and gossip. Strength of spirit and good manners allow you to defend yourself and your dignity without aggression and violence.
One can only envy him, and all thanks to his erudition and desire for self-development.
Respect
The same applies to both representatives of the highest nobility and ordinary workers. He does not focus only on himself, but knows how to notice those around him and pay attention to them. Therefore, it’s always a pleasure to communicate with him and I want to meet him as often as possible.
Self-esteem
Values himself and loves himself. He has a sense of self-esteem, thanks to which he will not allow anyone to treat him badly, just as he himself will never offend the weak and needy. Raising self-esteem at the expense of others is not at all his style. If only because this is not necessary, it is quite healthy, neither overestimated nor underestimated.
Personal space
Does not cause inconvenience by violating personal boundaries. Starting with the fact that he will not be familiar and switch to “you” without agreeing with the interlocutor in advance. And ending with maintaining distance.
Social circle
They prefer quality over quantity. Surround themselves with well-mannered, purposeful and well-rounded people developed people. They also tend to create useful connections that may well be useful in the future.
Self-improvement
They strive for both physical, moral and spiritual development. They do not allow themselves to simply stand still.
Bastards
Bastards are illegitimate children. History contains many cases when noble people in power gave birth to children on the side, out of marriage, sanctified by the church. Some of them were recognized, received the throne, inheritance, and the right to command the country and troops.
For example, English king William I the Conqueror, the only but illegitimate son of Robert the Devil. Or the English Queen Elizabeth I, whose father was Henry VIII. But the majority were not so lucky; they were persecuted even in their own circles.
In addition to an unexpectedly flared passion or love for ordinary peasants, the reason for the appearance of bastards is, so to speak, a change in genetics.
Excessive pallor, although it was considered a sign of aristocracy, in fact, most often it was the cause of some diseases and general weakness. Wanting to improve the health of future descendants, noble people entered into relationships with people of lower origin. Which were distinguished by their strength of body, hard work, activity and endurance.
Completion
In addition to developing the necessary skills for decent behavior in society, pass on knowledge to your children if you have it. Self-esteem, sociability and good manners will be valued at all times and will never lose relevance. Teach them, and maybe yourself, how to manage finances wisely and resolve conflicts peacefully.
Good luck and achievements to you!
The material was prepared by psychologist, Gestalt therapist, Alina Zhuravina
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The nobles, considering themselves a noble class, in every possible way emphasized their difference from the common people, be it in clothing, manners, tastes. They argued that even by facial features one can immediately distinguish a noble man from a simple peasant. Was it really like that?
What was meant by the concept of “aristocratic person”
Some people have heard: “aristocratic appearance”, “thoroughbred face”. These concepts, for example, are often found on the pages of historical novels. But what are they?
Aristocrats, as already mentioned, were very proud of their chosenness and in every possible way distanced themselves from persons of lower classes. Therefore, they entered into marriage only with representatives of their class.
There were only rare exceptions to this rule, for example, one can recall the love story of the noble aristocrat Count Sheremetev and the serf actress Kovaleva-Zhemchugova, his future wife.
And since there were, of course, much fewer noble people than ignoble ones, many nobles were related to each other to some degree, sometimes very close. In these cases, the likelihood of various genetic diseases increases sharply, leading to characteristic changes in appearance: fine facial features, pale skin.
Judging by the surviving portraits of many representatives of hereditary noble families of the 18th–19th centuries, as well as the beginning of the 20th century, they were characterized by such facial features as a thin nose, sharp chin, thin lips and that notorious pale skin. It was precisely such faces that were considered correct by the nobles.
Did all nobles have “thoroughbred” faces?
Since the science of genetics arose only at the end of the 19th century, they simply did not know about the danger of consanguineous marriages.
Representatives of the upper class were still living people, and nothing human was alien to them. As a result, many illegitimate children were born into noble families. They inherited family titles and coats of arms, but they received an influx of fresh blood, with all the genetic characteristics, including those related to appearance.
In addition, Peter the Great gave the opportunity to many people of low classes to become hereditary nobles. To do this, in military service it was enough to receive the lowest rank, XIV class, and in civilian service - VIII. As a result, the noble class soon expanded significantly to include people from the common people. In such cases, talking about “thoroughbred persons” was simply ridiculous.
Firstly, it should be noted that people of noble birth do not always have an aristocratic appearance
Georg GROOT Portrait of Tsarevich Peter Fedorovich and Grand Duchess Ekaterina Alekseevna. 1740s.
And the fact that aristocratic appearance is not synonymous with ideal beauty.
I.P. Argunov. Portrait of Countess V.A. Sheremeteva. 1746. State Tretyakov Gallery
In addition, among aristocrats, consanguineous marriages were not uncommon.
A striking historical example adverse influence related marriages for offspring constitute royal dynasties.
Charles II became the last representative of the Spanish Habsburg dynasty, having lived for 39 years and leaving no heirs.
One more aspect. Aristocratic appearance is, first of all, a breed! Metis will no longer bear either a breed or an aristocratic appearance. Although, among such people there are true aristocrats).
O.A. Kiprensky Portrait of Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin
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The origin of Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin comes from the extensive untitled noble family of the Pushkins. The poet repeatedly wrote about his ancestry in poetry and prose; he saw in his ancestors an example of an ancient family, a true “aristocracy”, who honestly served the fatherland, but did not gain the favor of the rulers and was “persecuted.” More than once he turned (including in artistic form) to the image of his maternal great-grandfather - African Abram Petrovich Hannibal, who became a servant and pupil of Peter I, and then a military engineer and general
This is probably why the royal courts are so jealous of marriages). Look at the Buckingham Palace family. All aristocratic faces!)
Franz Wintelhalter. Portrait of Queen Victoria, 1844-45
And yet, about the conclusions of scientists.
The main signs of an aristocratic appearance are as follows:
Long face with a high, straight forehead,
thin nose - perfectly straight or with a slight hump;
eyes big enough
thin eyebrow line, narrow chin;
hair - any color, but always healthy, well-groomed, shiny, eyelashes and eyebrows - dark, ideally black;
graceful physique, creating the impression of sophistication even if overweight;
long arms and legs, miniature hands and feet, with thin fingers, almond-shaped nails;
very light thin skin, pale or with a pinkish tint, always clean and smooth; correct proportions of face and body.
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I think that the presence of dark eyebrows and eyelashes with gray hair has no basis at all. There are many examples of this. One of the true aristocrat Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy. And hair, and eyebrows, and mustache, and beard..... gray).
