There are many differences between men and women, both in terms of physical, social life, and daily behavior. Although some of these differences come from biological factors (such as different body shapes), there are some things that can be imitated. You can act like a man by adopting some behaviors and habits that are closely related to them. There are lots of reasons why a woman might want to act like a man, but they don't matter as long as you're happy being yourself.
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Method 1 of 2: Act like a Man
Step 1. Show confidence
One of the characteristics thought to be associated with men is an attitude that appears confident and calm in various situations, even though it's actually just pretending. Do the following to make yourself appear more confident:
- Stand up straight, lift your chin, and look straight ahead, not down
- Make eye contact with other people
- Speak clearly and slowly when conversing
- Do not be nervous
- Let your hands be at your sides. Don't cross your arms in front
- Don't be afraid to share your great ideas at work. Practice techniques to appear confident when speaking to coworkers and bosses.
Step 2. Engage in physical activity
Men usually like to exercise or be physically active. So you can imitate it by doing the same. Some activities that are often associated with men are:
- Fishing
- Watching sporting events
- Bicycle
- Camping and mountain climbing
Step 3. Take risks
Men are generally more willing to take risks such as gambling or doing recreational activities. So part of imitating a man is being willing to take risks you wouldn't normally be willing to take. This includes:
- Try to do something that could cause trouble, like prank your friends and family. However, do not do things that violate the law, because the risks are not worth the consequences.
- Engage in activities that are dangerous, but not life-threatening, such as skateboarding, mountain biking, or trying out some weird food.
Step 4. Ask for something clearly
Feel free to ask for anything you want or need, and be specific about what you mean. You can do this without being annoying or rude by saying “please” and “thank you”. You can explicitly ask for something when:
- Be at the restaurant. Don't let other people order your food, and say what you want specifically. For example, if you want your food to be served a certain way, you could say, “I ordered a veggie burger without mayonnaise, with vegetables and sauce on the side. Thank you."
- Working on projects with other people. If you know there's an assignment that needs to be done, don't be afraid to pass it on to a friend, coworker, or classmate. Also make sure you get the same workload as everyone else! For example, you might say, “This project will be completed faster if we divide the tasks. I will prepare food. Cia, you took care of the guest list, didn't you? and Dawn, can you finish the decorations? Thank you to all of you!"
- Being in a relationship. Saying your wishes clearly means that you shouldn't hesitate to ask friends and loved ones for support. For example, if you feel like your boyfriend is just lazing around all day, say, “Like I'm the only one who cares about keeping the house clean. I need your help. I've divided the work between the two of us, and I'd be very happy if you would do yours."
Step 5. Be assertive
Assertiveness is the attitude to express yourself without hurting others. This is in contrast to passivity, where you are willing to take orders from others, and aggressiveness, where you like to dictate to others.
- You can be assertive by explaining your beliefs, feelings, and opinions without assuming that other people's opinions are right or wrong. During a class discussion, for example, you could say to a friend "I understand your opinion, but I believe global warming is real and caused by humans because this fact is supported by researchers."
- Be assertive in all aspects of your life, including when you are working, hanging out with friends and family, dating, and interacting with strangers. For example, if a friend is being annoying, you could say, “We're friends and I really value our friendship. I'd be happy if you did the same thing and didn't speak to me again, because it's rude and very offensive."
- Part of being assertive is being able to say "no" when you don't agree, and having the courage to stand up for what you think is right. If someone tries to force you to do something you don't want to do, say, “I think everyone has the right to live in this country. So, I don't want to join today's demo.”
Method 2 of 2: Adopting Masculine Behavior
Step 1. Walk like a man
Women and men have different ways of walking because of biological, psychological, and social differences. To walk like a man, you must:
- Swing your shoulders more often and don't shake your hips
- Walk with longer strides than usual
- Spread your elbows a little while walking
- Push your head and chest forward slightly so that you walk with your upper body in front
Step 2. Shake the other person's hand tightly
A firm handshake is part of politeness, but most people find this more important for men than women. For a firm handshake, don't let your palms limp while shaking hands. Keep your hands strong and tight.
- Don't forget to make eye contact when shaking hands, as this shows respect and confidence.
- A firm handshake is important when you're shaking hands, including when you're being introduced to someone, about to say goodbye, or congratulate.
Step 3. Sit in a different way
Again, due to biological differences and social factors, men and women usually sit in different ways, whether sitting on chairs, sofas, benches, or on the floor.
- If you want to cross your legs, don't cross them completely. However, widen your knees slightly and place the ankle of one foot on top of the knee of the other.
- If you don't want to cross your legs, step on the floor and spread your legs apart so your knees are far apart.
- When sitting, place your palms on your knees or on the handles of a chair.
- Men usually also put their ankles on their knees while sitting instead of crossing them.
