How to Behave Like a Geisha

The life of geisha is glamorous, exhausting and confined. If you wish to behave like a geisha you must understand that the very word geisha means artist, and you are first and foremost a keeper of traditions. Your life is not really your own, so before you make the decision to become a geisha, you must understand the behaviors that will be expected of you.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Buy an exquisite kimono and learn the correct manner of dressing in a kimono. One kimono can cost upwards of $10,000, so your clothing will speak volumes about you as a geisha.

2. Train in the art of music and dance. Older geisha are excellent teachers. Cover your mouth when you laugh.

3. Attend cigar-smoke and sake fumed parties frequented by only rich men. Engage in the art of conversation to beguile a wealthy man into becoming your patron.

4. Perform tea ceremonies, arrange flowers, and attend parties. You're paid to do this; it's your job.

5. Be modest. You should not show skin, even your hands should be covered in traditional white make-up. Bow your head often and keep eyes lowered.

6. Keep your hair impeccable at all times and walk as if you have a newspaper between your legs—this will look graceful in kimono.

7. Be elegant and refined at all times. Your job is to make others feel wonderful in your presence.

Tips & Warnings

• Your arrangement should not include engaging in sex with your patron.