Summary of act confidently / confident [adverb or adjective after a verb]
- What is acting confident?
- What is a word for confident?
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Acting confident involves
adopting assertive body language—such as maintaining eye contact, standing tall with shoulders back, and avoiding fidgeting—even when you do not feel self-assured. Speak slowly and clearly, avoid unnecessary apologies, and, if needed, “fake it until you feel it” to trick your brain into believing you are capable.
Key Body Language and Vocal Tips
Eye Contact: Maintain direct eye contact to convey assertiveness and engagement.
Posture: Keep your shoulders back and stand or sit up straight.
Movements: Avoid fidgeting with hands or shifting weight from foot to foot; stay calm and still.
Speech: Speak slowly, clearly, and with conviction. Use positive language and avoid unnecessary fillers or apologies.
Mindset and Behavior Strategies
Act First: Act as if you are already confident, and your brain will start to believe it.
Take Up Space: Do not shrink; occupy your space, which signals to others you belong there.
Smile: A confident, relaxed smile can convey comfort.
Engage: In, for example, a new environment, act as if you belong there to reduce jitters.
Breathe: Use deep breathing to stay calm.
How to Cultivate Inner Confidence
Celebrate Small Wins: Take pride in even minor accomplishments to build self-esteem.
Embrace Imperfection: Recognize your flaws and limitations without letting them cause self-consciousness.
Stop Comparing: Focus on your own purpose rather than judging yourself against others.
Preparation: Being prepared for situations often leads to feeling more confident.
Acting confident can lead to higher social standing and increased credibility, while also triggering physiological changes that reduce stress.
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Recently I’ve been confused about this kind of grammar. Like what should I use after a verb? As far as I know in most case we use adverb after a verb, like:
I’ve done it properly.
She sings beautifully.
Tom drives carefully, doesn’t he?
But not in all case, because I found some structures that use adjective after verb too, I dont understand why they didnt use abverb instead, like:
She knows how to act confident instead of She knows how to act confidently
I want you to make it clear instead of I want you to make it clearly
They’d always go home itchy from the mosquito bites instead of They’d always go home itchily from the mosquito bites.
Take it easy instead of Take it easily
Those fluctuations really confused me. Are there a name for this kind of grammar?
Thank you.
I’ve done it properly.
She sings beautifully.
Tom drives carefully, doesn’t he?
But not in all case, because I found some structures that use adjective after verb too, I dont understand why they didnt use abverb instead, like:
She knows how to act confident instead of She knows how to act confidently
I want you to make it clear instead of I want you to make it clearly
They’d always go home itchy from the mosquito bites instead of They’d always go home itchily from the mosquito bites.
Take it easy instead of Take it easily
Those fluctuations really confused me. Are there a name for this kind of grammar?
Thank you.