I find it interesting to learn what skills other people think I have and what skills I am expected to have depending on the circumstance. The one skill I’ve really mastered is ‘Smile and Look Pretty.’
While attending a dance competition for my niece, I realized we (females) are taught this skill from a very young age. Dancers as young as four years old would be on stage, doing their jig, and the dance instructor would stand in the audience, reminding them of their moves – the most important being ‘Smile and Look Pretty.’ This move is demonstrated by pointing both index fingers toward the mouth and flashing a stiff smile. It was at this event that I was reminded by my mother of the time my aunt advised her to take my sister, Contestant #56, and I out of dance, “for their own good.” Apparently she didn’t think we were good dancers, something FatGirl would love to know. My mom took her advice and now I can mention ‘dance skills’ as a weakness when potential employers inquire.
Several days after the dance competition, I was having coffee with a friend and sharing the above and other stories with him. As I did so, he asked me several questions about my skill set. “You cook?” “You do cardio?” “You have a scooter?” Next time I see him I plan to ride up on my scooter and then run up to him and had him a baked good – most likely banana bread.
After meeting with my coffee friend, I decided it was time to start looking for a new job. Just like the time I Was A Stripper and I searched for employment, I found some of the skill sets required to be rather interesting. Unfortunately, none of the jobs required cooking, cardio or riding a scooter. I did, however, find three physical requirements that I’ve got and often forget about: manual dexterity, seeing and speaking. I plan to add this to my resume and my dating profile.