Girl

Cross your legs when sitting, not at your ankles. Bite your tongue when spoken to, don’t stick up for your beliefs, they don’t matter. Look the other way when an injustice takes place, when one is done to you scream. Don’t apply your makeup too thick, it’ll look trashy, don’t apply to little, your flaws will show. When you eat chew with your mouth closed, open if you want to leave the table. Don’t be late, your poise is important as well as your presence. Never cheat in game or in love. If cheated on, deal with it. Do not call your father after three, he will be with his mistress and will not answer. Never eat dinner after six, your food will not settle. Act inferior when around those who are strong, act strong around those who are weak. Abide by your curfew, otherwise you will be seen as acting out of sorts. Let your mother’s comments lower your self-esteem, they make her feel good. Look after all of your siblings, even though it’s not your job. Do whatever it takes to come up on top, even if you step on others to get there. Try not to cry, if you do you will be viewed as weak, if you don’t you won’t be considered human. Take advantage of time, it will run faster than you.