Human beings are mortal. Unfortunately, there is not much you can do to not grow old and not die. But you can convince others of your longevity by behaving and dressing in a certain way and adding a touch of mystery to your life.
Steps
Step 1. Put on some vintage clothes
It is not the exact era that counts, but their quality. Go for Victorian fashion to give the impression that you've been on the face of the earth for a long time. Browse thrift stores or find some clothes in your grandparents 'and great-grandparents' closet. Also online you will find many vintage clothing items. Lace, brocade and velvet are inevitable.
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Image Cameos are perfect for giving a subtly Victorian air. Look for vintage brooches, particularly cameos. You can apply them on sweaters and dresses.
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Emerald February Baby Sweater with mother of pearl buttons Shawls are great because they are vintage and combine perfectly with old-fashioned brooches.
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Frocks If you are a girl, wear long dresses with a nineteenth-century look.
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Image The skirt should reach at least the knees. Don't forget the old-fashioned restraint! People of your day weren't wearing super tight tops and super short shorts. Showing your ankles was unthinkable! However, after living in different eras, you have probably modernized a bit, so skirts can be a little shorter and tops can be sleeveless.
Step 2. Act like you have a lot of secrets
If someone invites you to his house after seven in the evening, he arrives late with an excuse invented on the spot but credible; immortal people have many secrets that are revealed at sunset. Give clues so people know you are lying to protect a bigger secret. Then, he denies everything, but always keeping the mystery. The key is to arouse slight suspicion.
Step 3. Relate events in the past to make it clear that you have been alive for a long time or try to have an eloquent expression when someone mentions a historical fact that concerns you
Read books about your place and time of birth. If your history teacher asks you a question about this period but you don't know the answer, say you prefer not to talk about it. Or, if you answer badly, behave confusedly when the teacher corrects you.
Step 4. Enjoy classical music:
Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, Chopin, Bach… It is difficult for a young person to listen to these musicians, so many will wonder why your uncommon interest.
In addition to being interested in classical music, learn anecdotes about these musicians and share them, especially if you are good at storytelling. Remember that there is a big difference between saying “That time when Mozart…” and “Once, me and Wolfgang…”
Step 5. Get classic works of Italian literature but also read foreign translated books, such as those of Shakespeare
Incorporating obscure and complicated words and articulate phrases into your everyday language will make you seem wiser and, consequently, "older".
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Antique Holy Bible, printed in 1885, with metal clasps, and leather binding, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico Books from other eras will also help you understand the culture of those times better. Among the Western classics, "The Divine Comedy", "Paradise Lost", "Pride and Prejudice", "The Scarlet Letter", "Little Women", "Wuthering Heights", "Leviathan" and "Rebecca". Make sure your knowledge is complete by also reading "Gilgamesh", "The Art of War" and "I Ching".
- Vampire novels are very Victorian and romantic, but avoid "Twilight" and all recent books devoted to the subject, which are often written for teenagers. Instead, opt for vivid and impressive vampire books, like Anne Rice's "Vampire Chronicles".
- Fill the shelves with dusty, eared books. You can find them in bookstores that sell second-hand volumes, at auctions, at the antique dealer and on the internet. They will give your home personality and give the impression that you have been here for a long time. Add books from the Thirties, Fifties, Sixties and Eighties and mix them with modern ones - you'll make it seem like you've been an avid reader for centuries.
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Learn an old-time language, such as Greek or Ancient Egyptian. The choice depends on your age of origin. This will increase your temporal and spatial authenticity.
Study medieval Italian, from which the contemporary language originated. If you are interested in idioms, do the same with Old and Medieval English as well. It will be fun to learn new words and compare them with modern ones
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Marie Antoinette Develop a slight foreign accent. You may be an American or French immigrant, so change your pronunciation. You can also use old-fashioned words.
Step 6. Indulge in old-time hobbies, especially those based on great dexterity, so you will surprise others with your skills
You can make lace and lace, build Victorian-style wooden toys, embroider tapestries, etc. You can also opt for activities that are ancient but still popular today, such as knitting and taxidermy.
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Image An old-time tennis outfit. Play vintage sports, such as badminton or croquet. If you like tennis, wear vintage clothes. Organize garden parties by proposing to play badminton or croquet. Films like Merchant Ivory's “Room with a View” will give you ideas for planning these events.
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Image Chess surpasses passing fads. You prefer cards and board games to video games. Find outdated versions of them, especially wooden ones, at shops that offer second-hand or old-fashioned items.
Step 7. If you want to make everyone believe you've been on earth for quite a while, acting mature is a must
Since you have seen and learned so many things, you should look at the present wisely, but without being arrogant or being a know-it-all. The longer you have lived, the more you should know.
- Be respectful of others and listen to them carefully.
- Only give advice when asked.
- Be generous: A person who has lived for a long time knows the value of generosity in order to live a full life.
Step 8. Take a calligraphy class
The art of beautiful writing is generally associated with the past, when people wrote with a quill. Customize your handwriting - it will take some practice to find your style.
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Image Write your letters by hand, avoid texting and emailing, so you will also demonstrate your calligraphic skills. To give your letters an immortal effect, you can close the envelopes with red wax seals and write with a quill.
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Tea Set & Faux Candies & cake Try to have a refined language and formal manners. Read old bon ton books to get an idea of how to behave.
Step 9. Be fascinated by the art and architecture of all eras
Young people are not very interested in these topics, so a different taste develops.
Borrow books on art and architecture from the library. Analyze the images and become familiar with the specific terms. When traveling, visit museums and historic buildings
Step 10. Keep your distance
Be polite and reserved, but don't be unapproachable, or you won't be able to give your subtle clues about your immortality. Act like you don't care about developing important relationships. After all, you're just passing through …
Advice
- Observe your surroundings carefully and pretend to perceive something with your super senses.
- Develop this change over the summer holidays and come back with your new style in September.
- Collect antiques from various eras.
- Talk about what you expect from the next century and say you can't wait to experience it. Say it's good not to be involved in revolutions anymore or to move around on horseback.
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Steamtop Mix old technology with new. Listen to lots of classical music on your iPod, read classic books on your Kindle, collect old DVD movies, and mix ancient and modern clothing. Learn about the steampunk subculture and be inspired by its representatives. Its slogan is "What would the past have been like if the future had happened earlier?".
Warnings
- When you talk about a person who lived in the past, don't pretend that you have known them, unless you know how to tell stories really well and know the facts perfectly. However, remember that you can easily get caught.
- Saying you are 752 will cause laughter in others. The idea is to give the impression of having lived for centuries, but not to say it.
- Exasperating this advice won't make you look immortal, in fact, people will think you have some problems.
