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Swag Swiping: How To Deal

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Le Moyne chapter.

Swag Swiping Part 1: How To Deal

 

We’ve  all  been  there,  and  have  been  a  victim  before.  Whether  its  a  friend  or  just  someone  you’ve  greeted  on  occasion,  when  your  swags’  swiped  you  know  it.  Typically  described  in  urban  dictionaries  as  a  slang  term  that  defines  someone’s  personal  style  and  appearance,  our  swag  dictates  who  we  are  and  how  others  perceive  us.  You   notice  she  is  now  wearing  the  same  hairstyle  you  coined  on  Campus  a  few  weeks  ago,  or  she’s  now  rocking  the  nail  polish  she  just  recently  complemented  you  on;  but  now  what?

 

 

Say Something

Either  provide  a  compliment  are  make  a  sarcastic  comment. Complimenting  her  new  change in  appearance  will  alert  her  that  she’s  now been spotted  and  maybe  next  time  she’ll  be  more  hesitant  to  bite  off  your  style. A  remark along  the lines of “I love your embroidered  jacket, it  looks  just like the denim I’ve been wearing all semester now!” will suffice.

 

Say  Nothing

They  say  imitation  is  the  best  form  of  flattery.  Whoever  “they”  were,  they  mustn’t  have  been  a  college  girl  striving  for  uniqueness  amongst  thousands  of  undergrads.  But  its  worth  noting,  this  age  old  proverb  originates  from  humbling  beginnings. When  someone  compliments  you  on  a  bag  and  days  later  you  notice  they’ve  purchased  an  identical  bag,  pat  yourself  on  the  back.  You  inspire. 

 

Switch It Up

They’re watching.  You  stroll  into  class and  all  eyes  are  focused  upon  you,  and you  notice  a  few  ladies  are  taking  a  mental  note  of  your  style  choices,  its time to  switch  it  up!  Once  you’ve  noticed  attempted  swag  swiping  this  creates  the  perfect atmosphere  for  you  to  began  some  exploration.  Try  different  hairstyles,  visit  stores  you   don’t  usually  shop  in  and  you  may  discover  new  lovely  things.     

Asiana Smith is a Communications Major with a concentration in Public Relations and a minor in Sociology.