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This article was reviewed by Candace Gasper and by wikiHow staff writer, Amber Crain. Candace Gasper is a Social Media & Digital Marketing Consultant and the Owner of Digital Candy, a social media agency. With over seven years of professional experience, Candace is an expert in social media and content creation, specializing in working with local businesses to share their narratives and help them expand their reach. Candace received her Bachelor of Science in Merchandising, Apparels, and Textiles from the University of Kentucky.
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If you've seen or heard the slang phrase "unspoken rizz" recently, you're probably wondering what on earth it could possibly mean (and you aren't the only one!). New internet slang seems to pop up overnight these days, and we're here to give you the full scoop on "rizz" and "unspoken rizz." We'll define both terms for you, explain where they came from, and show you how to use them in a sentence. Keep scrolling to learn more!
Things You Should Know
- "Unspoken rizz" is the ability to attract romantic or sexual interest without saying a word.
- The word "rizz" blew up on TikTok in 2021 after lifestyle vlogger and streamer Kai Cenat started using it in his videos.
- The hashtag “rizz” quickly racked up billions of views on TikTok and unspoken rizz memes have since flooded the internet.
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How to Cultivate Unspoken Rizz
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Be confident in yourself. Exuding confidence is all about body language and the way you carry yourself, so remember to stand up straight and make direct eye contact with others. When someone is speaking to you, give them your full attention so they feel special. You can also try mirroring some of their movements (as long as you're subtle about it). -
Put effort into your appearance. You don't have to look like a model or anything, but being well-groomed and dressing neatly can go a long way toward cultivating unspoken rizz. It's also important to appear authentic, so work on polishing and enhancing your personal style (rather than doing a total style overhaul). -
Develop your active listening skills. To have unspoken rizz, it's important to make people feel special when you're interacting with them, and that means truly listening to them when they speak to you. Put your phone down, smile and nod, lean a little closer, and ask them follow-up questions so they feel heard. -
Be slightly mysterious. Cultivating a little mystery makes you seem alluring and interesting, so try to hold back a bit when interacting with others. Don't divulge a lot of personal information and keep things vague on social media, too. Avoid showing a lot of emotion—mysterious people are calm, cool, and collected. Embrace your uniqueness with confidence and don't be afraid of standing out.
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I keep seeing this beautiful girl at a cafe I study at, and I really want to talk to her. But I feel so awkward. What do I do? How do I get her to notice me?
Dont be cheesy or anything, be like you, be nice to her, compliment her, but dont be creepy and say something like "where do you live" all of a sudden, if she feels comfortable, just ask her lil personal stuff like "whats your name?" but do be sure to stop after few minutes.
Great question. The first thing to do is to always go back to step one, which is your own mindset and way of being. For you to approach her in the right way, you need to love and accept yourself. You need to enjoy being you and get to a place where you are open and curious about new people and things.
That’s the first part. Because, if you're feeling insecure, she will know. So it’s really about accepting yourself, even though you feel awkward, or you're not perfect, or anything else.
From there, just be open and friendly. Make eye contact and smile. For example, I was at a coffee shop, sitting outside on a nice sunny day, and there was someone sitting next to me. And she looked over at me and smiled. So I gave a wave and said, “Hey, how's your day?”, and that little thing started an entire easy conversation.
It all happened because she and I were both open, and we could have a conversation. I also didn't want or need anything from her, and she could sense that, which meant she could get comfortable around me.
Whether you're sitting down or walking down the street, just make friendly, confident eye contact with someone who seems attractive to you. And then you can simply smile and wave. If that person is in the same space and mindset, they'll usually do the same back. And if they're not, maybe they're not interested, or maybe their energy level isn’t the same as yours at the moment. Don't try to force anything. Just remain open and create opportunities for connection.
That’s the first part. Because, if you're feeling insecure, she will know. So it’s really about accepting yourself, even though you feel awkward, or you're not perfect, or anything else.
From there, just be open and friendly. Make eye contact and smile. For example, I was at a coffee shop, sitting outside on a nice sunny day, and there was someone sitting next to me. And she looked over at me and smiled. So I gave a wave and said, “Hey, how's your day?”, and that little thing started an entire easy conversation.
It all happened because she and I were both open, and we could have a conversation. I also didn't want or need anything from her, and she could sense that, which meant she could get comfortable around me.
Whether you're sitting down or walking down the street, just make friendly, confident eye contact with someone who seems attractive to you. And then you can simply smile and wave. If that person is in the same space and mindset, they'll usually do the same back. And if they're not, maybe they're not interested, or maybe their energy level isn’t the same as yours at the moment. Don't try to force anything. Just remain open and create opportunities for connection.
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This article was reviewed by Candace Gasper and by wikiHow staff writer, Amber Crain. Candace Gasper is a Social Media & Digital Marketing Consultant and the Owner of Digital Candy, a social media agency. With over seven years of professional experience, Candace is an expert in social media and content creation, specializing in working with local businesses to share their narratives and help them expand their reach. Candace received her Bachelor of Science in Merchandising, Apparels, and Textiles from the University of Kentucky. This article has been viewed 20,614 times.
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Updated: July 17, 2024
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Categories: English Dialects and Slang | Tik Tok
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