How to Act Cool in Front of a Guy Without Breaking a Sweat

When you are a nervous wreck, it can be hard figuring out how to act cool in front of a guy. But don’t worry, you’ve got this.

Learning how to act cool in front of a guy is all about your calmness. Being cool isn’t about being popular or even insanely interesting. Coolness is essentially the same thing as being composed. It, in essence, means not caring. This doesn’t mean you are cold, but confident.

Confidence is the main factor when acting cool in any scenario, especially when in front of a guy. You don’t want to seem too eager or like you are craving attention. I wouldn’t exactly call it playing hard to get, but just being you without looking for acceptance or approval.

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How to act cool by being cool

Acting cool when you are really freaking out on the inside is a hard feat unless you are actually an actor, which you probably aren’t or else you wouldn’t be reading this.

Acting cool is all about actually being cool. Giving off the vibe that you don’t care what anyone thinks comes from within. If you are saying, “I don’t care,” out loud, it feels forced. If you are acting nonchalant, you are again trying.

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And the main part of being cool is not trying. When you worry about your happiness, you immediately give off the sense that you are cool because you are not focused on what you get out of it but just on yourself.

I know it seems like a difficult thing to do. It is human nature to want attention and acceptance. But, people naturally steer away from those that are desperate for it and turn towards those that are confident in themselves without outside reassurance.

The good news is that you can fake it until you make it. You don’t become cool and confident overnight, especially not in front of a guy you might like or find attractive.

Even for someone with a decent amount of confidence, knowing how to act cool in front of a guy can be hard when you are nervous.

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How to act cool in front of a guy

Learning how to act cool in front of a guy isn’t a class you can take or even a list you can read and be done. Acting cool takes practice.

That probably isn’t what you want to hear if you have a party to go to tomorrow, but it is the truth. Acting cool and being cool take time. You have to become comfortable in your own skin and learn how to exude confidence.

It is hard, but it sounds harder than it is. And once you achieve coolness in front of a guy, you’ll wonder why you spend so much time worrying about it. [Read: How to glo up and instantly transform yourself – inside and out]

#1 Eat first. I know this seems like a weird way to gain confidence in front of a guy, but it really makes a difference. When you are worried about seeming cool in front of a guy, you get butterflies, your stomach might growl, you can get sweaty, and more.

Not eating due to nerves can make you feel even worse. Eat something light that agrees with you and down some water before you go to hang out with him. Having a full stomach will keep you feeling energized and alert and settle your nervous stomach. [Read: How to be confident – The 20 life hacks you need to learn]

#2 Slow down. Something most people do when they’re nervous is talk too much and too fast. Just like on a job interview or when giving a presentation, pace yourself. Breathe between your sentences. Breathe when he’s talking.

Take your time. He is not trying to get away from you. You don’t need to rush through whatever you’re saying. [Read: How to gain confidence and turn your life around for the better]

#3 Get a pep talk. If you struggle with your confidence before hanging out with a guy, talk to a friend who will boost your spirits. Your friends love spending time with you, so why wouldn’t any guy?

They will remind you of how awesome you are and get you in a positive headspace before your time comes.

#4 Take a fire selfie. How confidence waivers. It can go up and down within days or even hours. Before you want to act cool in front of a guy, take some selfies. Feel yourself. Dance around to your favorite music. I know it’s cheesy, but feeling good in your own skin and smiling when seeing a photo of yourself will help your self-esteem be at its peak in front of a guy. [Read: How to take a good selfie and look cute every time you snap a photo]

#5 Remind yourself of how awesome you are. I know this post is filled with cheesy things, but they work. Try not to roll your eyes. You are cool whether you come off that way or not. But, a great way to remind yourself of all your best qualities is with yourself.

No one knows you better than you. List out all the things you like about yourself. These can be about your personality, your talent, or your looks. [Read: How to build self-confidence and realize you’re worth it]

#6 Make eye contact. The first sign that someone is nervous is a lack of eye contact. When you look down or around when talking with someone, not only does it seem like you are disinterested but that you fear the vulnerability of making direct eye contact.

Making that eye contact says you are engaged in the conversation and have the confidence to be that direct.

#7 Be present. Overthinking will never help you when you want to act cool. The definition of cool is all about the opposite of overthinking. You want to be in the moment. Really pay attention to the conversation.

When you think about what could come from the conversation or how you look, you lack true connection which will keep you feeling unsure of yourself. [Read: 16 signs of low self esteem in a woman that can sabotage your life]

#8 Don’t be rude. It is a common but bizarre idea that being cool means you have to be rude. You don’t have to respond with one-word answers or nods to seem cool. Rudeness is a sign of just that, rudeness. It shows that you have no consideration for others or that you’re overcompensating.

You don’t have to be overly polite or a doormat, but kind is cool.

#9 Have balance. Coolness is not about zero interest. If you just sit there near a guy and say nothing, it doesn’t show you are cool or confident. It shows that you are just sitting there. And if you grasp at any chance to talk or interact, it says you are desperate for attention.

Gain that balance. Introduce yourself, talk about something you’re familiar with. But if a conversation dies down, don’t make it your job to carry things out. You should both be putting in effort to interact.

#10 He’s feeling the same way. Nine times out of ten he is just as nervous as you, if not more so. Even if he seems cool as a cucumber, he is probably worried about his breath and if he’s sweating.

Remember, he is worried about all the things you are. You don’t have to feel like you’re alone in acting cool. [Read: How to make a guy chase you and get addicted to you]

#11 Enjoy it. The best way to act cool in front of a guy is to enjoy your time with him. Instead of worrying or overthinking or trying so hard, just enjoy the moment. Have fun with this interaction. If you walk away from this with enjoyment, you’ll go back and do it again with a lot more confidence.

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It doesn’t have to be so intimidating to learn how to act cool in front of a guy. He is more nervous anyway!