The so-called "bro" (short for the English term brother, "brother", used in familiar and friendly contexts) has a bad reputation in university associations, as well as in gyms, but acting like a bro is not necessarily a bad thing. The "bro" culture, which is founded on friendship and brotherhood, can therefore be a healthy way to increase trust between men and forge a stable bond. Everyone needs to be part of a community. You can learn to be a good friend to your "brothers", act like a real bro and avoid the stereotypes that give them a bad name. To find out more, read on!
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Being a Real Bro
Step 1. Follow the bro code
There is a code to respect. It is what unites, binds and solidifies the concept of brotherhood, distinguishing the bro from the beasts, squirrels and other creatures that inhabit the world. It is up to you and your brothers to establish the norms of the code that you want to follow and any punishments for those of you who break it; some rules, however, are universal when it comes to brotherhood.
- Don't hit on a brother's girlfriend, sister, or mother.
- You always have to cover a bro's back.
- Take seriously the fact that you have to shoulder a brother on a date.
- A bro shouldn't belittle his brother in front of a girl.
- A bro doesn't let his brother get behind the wheel drunk.
Step 2. Ask your neighbors to form a fellowship
Bros must be united. The number one requirement to be a bro? Surround yourself with other siblings of all kinds. Create a close-knit community of friends to get together and support each other. Don't exclude any of your bro.
- Many bros join university associations, but you don't have to. Wherever you can, find like-minded friends and try to connect deeply with them. To do this, you could obviously join a group of some kind, but remember that you can also find friends at work, at church, at concerts or at school.
- Practicing a sport is ideal for meeting guys with similar interests to yours. Likewise, if you're the gym type, take a trip to the weight room to meet new friends who love to pump up their muscles just like you. You can have a group of bro at school and another at the gym; in short, different groups of friends for all occasions.
Step 3. Learn to shake hands like a real bro
When two bros meet, they don't shake hands like two priests would, and they certainly don't hug either. Bros have their own particular way of greeting each other. It's like a combination of a hug, an arm wrestling, and a high five. In other words, an exclusive greeting.
- To perform the handshake between bro correctly, high-five your friend at chest height at a 45 degree angle, grabbing his hand as if you wanted to arm wrestle with him. Don't let go of his hand. Inflate your bicep. Think of the scene from 'Predator' when Schwarzenegger meets Carl Weathers and they say goodbye by providing evidence of their muscles.
- At this point, still without letting go of your grip, use your other hand to pat him on the back once, vigorously, drawing him to you in a half hug. Your arms, which are still arm wrestling, will be in the middle, so it won't be a full hug. You can call it a bro hug or a handshake, but it's still very cool.
Step 4. Be trustworthy
Do you get a call from your friends who ran out of cars after getting into a punch in a bar? Your date with that girl is over, brother. You have to get behind the wheel and go help them right away. A bro is always available when it comes to helping friends, whether it's lending them a hand, advice, or the right wrench.
Step 5. Say what you think
The world is full of hypocrisy. There should be no secrets between you and your brothers. Talk openly with them and don't turn your conversations into a challenge of cracking codes and misinformation. If you're upset that your friend borrowed the car and didn't get any gas, tell him to bring it back with a full tank next time. If a brother's personal hygiene leaves a lot to be desired, all you have to do is say "Dude, do you know what a shower is? Go get yourself one, then.". Get to the point, frankly and sincerely.
Don't be offended when your other siblings show you the same courtesy. Be grateful that you have real friends who tell you things like they are without greasing the pill. Your relationship doesn't have to be based on nonsense. Do not take it personally if the reproaches they give you have their basis
Step 6. Always be on the move
Just like Fabio Cannavaro in the national team, Andretti in the Indy 500 or Michael Jordan in the basketball playoffs, the true brothers cannot stop competing. Whether you're partying, practicing or playing another game of Madden on the Xbox, you'll always need to be ready to sprint forward to cross the finish line. Work hard to improve your stamina so that you are always full of energy, no matter the situation.
- Did you party late into the night yesterday and today is your friend's birthday? Wouldn't you like to stay at home on the sofa and watch Dancing with the Stars? Get up off the couch, dude; gulp down a Red Bull, take a shower and be ready to party properly with your friend who is a year old.
- Do you feel powerless while exercising in the gym? Put on your headphones Guns N 'Roses, Eminem, Led Zeppelin or any other band that can pump you to give it their all. Don't waste time in the gym. Sweat is just weakness that leaves your body.
Step 7. Look for role models to inspire yourself
Every bro should have some famous person to take as an example, to verbally imitate and idolize as a model of perfection. Some classic examples of brotherhoods are:
- Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps
- Tim Tebow, Johnny Manziel, Derek Jeter and Chad Johnson
- Will Smith, Channing Tatum and Matthew McConaughey
- The guys from Epic Meal Time
- Dane Cook, Jim Belushi and Joe Rogan
Step 8. Try to make each day epic
A bro is a guy like any other, only more interesting. You have to be constantly looking for emotions, transforming every situation to make it almost perfect.
- Don't "go out to dinner" with your siblings, but enjoy the food. Challenge yourself to whoever finishes a two-pound steak first or who manages to eat the hottest food. Don't let the loser get you down.
- Don't "go to class". Try to learn in an innovative way, with new methods to learn better and optimize your time; record lectures on your iPod so you can do multiple things at a time while in the classroom. Make them feel that you are there during class by answering questions and discussing with the teacher so that everyone notices you.
- Don't "go on a date". Go on an adventure. A dinner and a movie? That's what a common guy would do. Take the prettiest girl in class to water ski, ask the sexy bartender who works at your favorite cafe to come with you to a heavy metal concert. Do it tonight! Take that girl you like to play a game of tennis to see what she's made of.
Method 2 of 3: Take Care of the Physical Appearance
Step 1. Get in shape
Bros take fitness and health very seriously. Being fit will allow you to stand up for yourself, compete with others, show your lean and sculpted physique when you wear those tight t-shirts. Work out with weights to increase your strength, do cardio exercises to improve your stamina, shed excess pounds and sculpt your body. Get those biceps out, dude.
- Make a training program to exercise at least a couple of times a week. Your energy will increase and you will feel fit like never before.
- You don't have to be a fit guy to be a bro. It doesn't matter if you are skinny or stout, you can still find other bros like you and spend your time with them. You may not have the opportunity to make friends in the gym, but you can still use your other skills to compensate.
Step 2. Always find good reasons to wear sportswear
It is affordable, comfortable and versatile. Many bros choose a sporty look in any situation, both on and off the battlefield. Wear basketball shorts, t-shirts, Nike shoes, and gym sandals. If it's something comfortable to wear during a workout, you should also wear it on the street. Athletic bro are immediately noticeable because they wear:
- Sweatpants with buttons on the sides
- T-shirts, favorite team shirts, tank tops with Greek letters
- Baseball cap worn backwards
Step 3. You can choose the gentleman look
Bros from big cities have a slightly different style. This is a more sophisticated look that would be less suitable for a Vasco Rossi concert, but more suitable for a sailing club in Ibiza. Different styles, but brothers are always spoken of. This type of bro typically wears:
- A white polo shirt
- Ralph Lauren shorts
- Sperry shoes
- Lacrosse clothing
- Ray Ban sunglasses
Step 4. Try the biker bro style
The guys who know how to deal with engines and who like to get their hands dirty have their own style. You can find these at Vans' Warped Tour or on a skater track. Typically, they cover themselves with these rags:
- Long Dickie Shorts
- Skate shoes, like Van or Airwalk
- Baseball cap with flat visor
- Black stockings pulled up to the ankle
Step 5. Try the cowboy look
City bros are different from country ones. If you grew up on your father's tractor listening to Al Bano's music, you will hardly be comfortable wearing a T-shirt with Greek letters printed on it. Be realistic. The country style bro usually wears:
- Wrangler jeans, not very tight
- John Deere shirts and caps
- Cowboy Boots
Method 3 of 3: Avoid Stereotypes
Step 1. Drink responsibly
If you are able to drink until you pass out it is not a sign that you are a good brother, but that you have a serious problem with alcohol. While it's true that bros are used to having a few drinks when they're in a group, it's important to set limits and learn to respect them. Don't drink too much, don't drive after drinking and behave responsibly.
Excess alcohol can not only cause you legal and personal problems, but it is also a bad idea for your health. Beer contains a lot of excess calories and this means that the more you drink, the bigger your drunk belly will be. Also, we tend to consume large amounts of junk food along with alcohol, so try not to overdo it
Step 2. Treat women with respect
This is important, brother. If there's one thing that would definitely give you a bad name, it's treating women like garbage, insulting them, treating them as an object, and being rude in general. Learn to speak civilly, calmly and politely to women.
- Showing off will make you look like an idiot in their eyes. You don't need to punch your chest like a gorilla or a madman to attract women. Let your masculinity and your charm take effect without treading on the hand by making the figure of a clumsy macho.
- Do not assign numbers to girls, but use their name. It would be disrespectful, it would be crude and you would not benefit from it.
Step 3. Eat a well balanced diet
Bros like junk food too, like everyone else: bacon, fries, pizza. Yet, the intake of fiber, vegetables and vitamins should not be underestimated. Although a diet rich in red meats and potatoes seems excellent for developing muscles and a good excuse to do some barbecues, it is also a way to promote the onset of bowel or prostate cancer; things no bro would ever wish.
Try learning how to cook. Being a real bro also means knowing how to be a good cook! Try to cook a few dishes for yourself and eat as healthy as possible. Avoid overfrozen, fast foods, and other junk foods
Step 4. Drive responsibly
Ignoring traffic lights, cutting off other cars, and honking the pretty girls on the sidewalk doesn't make you cool, it's just an idiot. A real bro doesn't need to compensate for his insecurities by getting busy behind the wheel. Try to develop your self-confidence rather than putting your own safety and that of others in the car at risk.
