text: how to become cheeky? and also self-confident? a student asks. wow. you would think a "cheeky" question would generate more answers.  i grew up in the usa, so i'm not even positive what "cheeky" is.    self confidence is a different matter.  i suppose any number of self-help books and techniques could help you there.  but i think first of all, you need to be yourself. that way you will attract friends who like you.  if you act cheeky and self confident, and feel otherwise, you will attract people you would rather not spend time with.  however, that wasn't your question.    okay, i just looked up cheeky: impertinently bold; impudent and saucy. i would say read cheeky material, hang out with cheeky friends, and it's bound to rub off.    as for self confident: showing poise and confidence in your own worth...it doesn't seem to be a synonym for cheeky.   cheeky seems to hinge on a disregard for accepted measurements of society. self confidence seems to require an understanding of accepted forms of evaluating an individual.  perhaps you could be a poised, polite, person...who is bold (cheeky) about facing life's hardships, but humble and self confident, when dealing with relationships.  ...you know, someone who faces life sarcastically, but treats people with serious consideration...  now that sounds like someone i could be friends with.