How to Impress a Guy
If you want to impress a guy, remember to be confident in yourself, which shows him what a genuine and fun person you are. Don't be afraid to let your originality show, so you'll stand out from the crowd. Most of all, focus on yourself and the things you love doing, whether it's painting, singing, or creative writing, to let your passion and dedication shine. When you get talking to him, try to throw in some jokes, which will help you both relax and get the chemistry going.
Show an interest in him. If you want to impress a guy, then you have to make him feel that you care about who he is as a person -- just not too much. When you do start talking to the guy, you should talk about the things he likes to do, what he's interested in, and just generally the things that intrigue him. This doesn't mean you should interview him or ask him too many questions, but it does mean that you should be attuned to the things he wants and cares about. Let him open up little by little, as you reveal information about yourself too. Don't bombard him with personal questions. Keep it light. Talk about his dog, his best friends, or his favorite sports teams -- you can get to the serious stuff later. Ask his opinion on a variety of subjects, from current events to the Super Bowl. Find common ground. Once you've talked to the guy for a while, you should be able to find a few things that you have in common, whether it's your loyalty to your families, your love for the beach, or your mutual obsession with travel. It may not feel like much, but you should build on the interests you share to develop a connection. This will give you more to talk about, and will make the guy more impressed by you. If you know the guy is really crazy about the Mets, it wouldn't hurt to look up some information on the team so you can impress him the next time you talk. You don't have to become an expert on the subject, but it would give you something to talk about. You may not have many similar interests, but you may share similar personality traits -- maybe you both have a silly sensibility or a sensitive side. You can build off of that, too. You can even find common ground by finding something you both dislike or want to laugh at, whether it's Justin Bieber or your sixth period chemistry teacher. Use positive body language. A guy will be much more impressed by you if your body is in an "open stance," and says that you're ready to talk and have a good time. The first thing you should do is smile to show the guy that you're disarming and ready to have fun. Then, you should work on using your arms to gesture or keeping them at your sides instead of crossing them over your chest, and turning your body toward him, so that he knows he has your attention. Make eye contact when you talk to the guy so he feels special. You can play with your hair a bit or lick your lips occasionally if you want to be flirtatious. Fascinate him. If you want to impress a guy, then you have to be a fascinating conversational partner. Though giggling and flirting and showing him you like him can get you far, he has to also enjoy talking to you and find you a stimulating and engaging conversationalist. To do this, you have to be able to keep a conversation going, to go beyond the small talk to the depth of a matter without being overwhelming. If you've read something fascinating, don't be embarrassed to mention it. The guy will appreciate your insight. Let him see what makes you special -- without showing off. You don't have to tell him that you're the star of your track team -- he can figure it out. Just talk about how much you love the sport while being modest, and maybe he'll come see you in a race or hear what a great runner you are. Talk about the things that you excel at or the things that really make you shine, and he'll see that you're a unique individual worth pursuing. You can share the things that make you unique without bragging. Maybe you're special because you have a twin, because you have five kittens, or because you love walking on your hands. Find a way for him to find out how unique you really are. Pursue your interests. If you want to impress a guy, then the best thing you can do is to pursue your interests and work on becoming a more interesting, well-rounded person. Though you can certainly love watching two seasons of Gossip Girl back to back, you should pursue an interest that is a bit more productive for your mind or body, whether it's yoga, painting, singing, ballet, or creative writing. If you work hard to achieve your goals while pursuing a variety of interests, any guy will be impressed by your talent and dedication. And if you have many interests, more power to ya -- then you'll have even more room to grow and more things to talk about. If you're not really sure where your interest lies, it's never too late to find your passion. Finding something you really care about will make you a more interesting, dynamic person. Stop caring what people think. Another way to impress a guy is to be so happy with who you are or who you're becoming that you don't care what other people think about you. This doesn't mean that you should be a jerk to anyone who comes your way because you don't care about how people feel, but it does mean that you should be kind and courteous to people without obsessing over how you can please people, make everyone happy, and avoid having anyone say anything negative about you at all costs. Don't spend all of your time trying to please your friends or enemies, or any guy will see that you're not being true to yourself. Don't constantly check your reflection in any mirror you see, or reapply your makeup a million times in public -- this will make it look as if you're insecure about your appearance. Don't let other people get you down. If people criticize you for no reason, don't listen to them or change who you are for the benefit of others. Have a blast with your friends. If you really want to impress a guy, then he has to see that you're just fine without him. No guy wants a girl who is desperately looking around the room or checking her phone, hoping that the right guy will approach her or send her a message. Instead, guys want a girl who looks like she's having a great time with her girlfriends and couldn't care less if a guy comes along -- this will make you look much more appealing and hard to get. When you're out with your friends, work on living in the moment and laughing, dancing, and generally having a great time instead of wondering who will walk up to you. You don't have to ignore guys who approach you or notice you when you're with your friends, but you shouldn't look desperate for male attention. Embrace your quirks. If you want to impress a guy, then you can't be afraid to be different. You need to learn to embrace whatever makes you an individual, even if you're afraid it's a little dorky or retro. If you love drawing comic strips, reading science fiction, or dancing the polka, then good for you -- that's something that will make you even more interesting. Don't be afraid to not mention, or even not pursue, the things that really make you happy just because you don't think it appeals to guys. Don't be different just for the sake of being different -- that will make it look like you're trying too hard. Learn to laugh at yourself. If you really want to impress a guy, then you have to know how to not take yourself too seriously. A guy really wants a girl who is comfortable enough in her own skin to poke fun at herself, to let others make harmless jokes about her quirks, and to generally pal around and know she's not perfect. Being able to laugh at yourself will make you more self-aware and confident -- if you don't think you have any flaws or think you should be taken seriously at all times, then you won't be much fun to hang out with. This doesn't mean you should let others make cruel jokes at your expense -- it does mean that you should be comfortable with taking a well-meaning joke. If you know how to laugh at yourself, you'll also be comfortable teasing a guy and being teased, which is a great flirtation strategy. Be charismatic. If you want to impress a guy, then you should be charismatic and be able to charm everyone in any room you walk into. This doesn't mean being overly loud or dramatic -- just act natural, and be happy to walk into any room, even if you don't know anyone there. A truly charismatic person can talk to almost anyone and make him feel at ease, whether it's an eight-year-old boy or an eighty-year-old woman. When you talk to people, use their names. Make people feel good about themselves and keep things positive. Be witty. Guys are always refreshed and pleased by a girl with wit. To impress a guy with your wit, work on being clever, being able to keep up a flow of intelligent and sharp banter, and to wow him with your word play, insights, and quick reactions. Being witty means looking at the world in an original way and being funny and creative at the same time. If the guy says something funny, don't just laugh -- respond back with an equally funny comment. Be confident. Guys are impressed by confident women, because this shows that they have a natural ease with themselves and are happy with who they are. Confident women are fun to be around, add positive energy to any situation, and make other people around them feel good. If you really want to impress a guy, then you should be happy with who you are, what you do, and where you're going. If you're feeling confident and the conversation is going well, you can even reach out to touch the guy. Building confidence doesn't happen overnight -- it can take a lifetime. But making a goal of being happier and more pleased with who you are can help you feel more proud and happy to be sharing yourself with others. Fake it until you make it -- walk with your head high, your shoulders back, and with your eyes looking straight ahead, not at the ground. You'll already begin to exude confidence through your body language. Be original. Guys love girls who stand out from the pack and aren't like everyone else. Don't be afraid to be original, even if it means to dye your hair pink, dance like a maniac, or to learn how to make your own sushi. Whatever you really want to do, go after it, and you will be rewarded. Guys are impressed by girls who aren't like everyone else because they're worth knowing. Being original will not only help you impress guys, but it'll also lead you to make more friends and to be friends with more interesting people. Be independent. Guys love girls who are independent and who love to do their own thing. The last thing a guy wants is a clingy girl who wants her life to revolve around his -- instead, guys want a girl who is happy being on her own and hanging out with him. To be independent, you have to not only be comfortable pursuing your own interests by yourself and generally having some "me time," but you also have to avoid conforming or doing whatever everyone else is doing just because that's what's cool right now. Being an independent person also means being an independent thinker. You should learn to act and think on your own. 
Show an interest in him. Find common ground. Use positive body language. Fascinate him. Let him see what makes you special -- without showing off. Pursue your interests. Stop caring what people think. Have a blast with your friends. Embrace your quirks. Learn to laugh at yourself. Be charismatic. Be witty. Be confident. Be original. Be independent. 