How To Do Just About Everything
By parvenue
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Recently a friend of mine approached me and suggested I write this article. She had told me that she thought it would be of great interest to many women about how one gets that feted role of Manhattan Housewife. Yes, we see them all around Fifth Avenue and the more sensible places for lunch, or escorting their Nannies and children to the private schools, or at any number of many society events. Who area these divas? How did they get there? Who do they know? And how oh how did they get to be who they are? Read my article and hopefully my handy dandy steps will lead you into the world of the idle rich..I take that back, the busy rich Ladies of Manhattan who rock the island and do so much good for the Nation and the world at large!
The first step is fun. Go to your local library or wherever and pick up some society pages, or check out the society sites for Manhattan and get a look at some of those society gals. They're lovely, aren't they? Okay,here it is, the trick to getting to be one of them, is to know some of them. So do the research and find out who they are. I could tell you, but the list is ever changing, and A sociatlite drops down to B and C and so on by the second, so by the time you're reading this the A-list will no longer be the A-list.
Once you've located a nice list of names. Do the research on their backgrounds. Where did they go to school? Did they work as a "ski instructor" before meeting their billionaire husband, were they a flight attendant, or maybe you're after the real blue blood..so did they come from old money, marry into it, go to any of the sister schools of the Ivy League..etcetera. The more you know about them, the better. This information is usually readily available. And the less popular they are, the more information will be available. Afterall, it's the meek ones who usually carry the most power and clout and their lives, for the most part, are an open book.
Once you've established your list of people, you need to take a good hard look at yourself. Surely you have "qualities." But you probably need a little work. You need to get yourself into the best physical shape that you possibly can. Do whatever it takes to make yourself look the part. You don't have to go out to the best stores in town and drop a wad of cash, but you need to work with what you have. This may take some time, but believe me, the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow is well worth it.
The next step is to infiltrate. Once you think you've got enough of a look, take courage and infiltrate. Now you're saying, "but Richard, how do I do this?" It's easy and you can take as much time as you like. The point is this, you need to get out there and be where they are. If they are doing a charity for dogs, go to that charity, or volunteer for that charity and get a dog if you have to. Heck, borrow one! But get in there. Whatever your diva is doing, get involved. And have a few housewives on your list. You don't want to appear at too many of one person's things or you may appear to be stalking them and you don't want that. If they ask you, just say that you are new to the area.
Establish friendships and allegiances. Think of "Eve" in the movie, "All about Eve." You want to get in there. Be nice. Let them think that your sole ambition is to work the charity. Also go where they go to get their nails done, or hair cuts, or whatever it is you can afford to do. Think of this as an investment in the future.
Once you get in with the wives, and you're probably wondering why I'm sending you to them...they will (because it is their pack nature) work hard to get you "fixed up" with one of their husband's friends who is also single. If you fit in, then baby, they're gonna want you around. Let them know you're on a fixed income or limited resources. Most of them would be as well without the husband. If you are wonderful enough, it won't be long before they start inviting you to parties and social events. And believe me, there will be Uncle Charlie, or Brother Stan, or Larry, that CEO who can't seem to find a good woman. The important thing about meeting a nice guy and moving into Manhattan, is that you get introduced through their social circle and although this may be the 21st Century, the way people meet is still very old fashioned. It's better to be introduced through a friend, and potential new neighbor (for that Sutton Place Apartment) then to try and go it on your own.
Go on the dates. Clinch the deal. Never say anything bad about the guys you go out with. Remember that these are business associates, tennis partners, golf buddies of the husbands of the wives you meet. Always say whatever nice things you can find to say. Even if the date is horrible or the guy has stinky breath or he's a cheapskate, try to make your friendships with these women real. If it works out, you'll be one of them and you can never underestimate the value of a good friend.
Once you've met "the guy" let your friends help you with all of the wedding plans. In fact, you might even tell them in the first few months as your friendship grows, that you'd like to meet a nice guy and settle down. The one thing these women absolutely love more than anything else, is to help their friend throw a wedding and all the parties and social events that surround it. Sure you'd probably want Mom involved, but let your friends take over. They should get some reward for helping you.
Let the housewives of Manhattan show you the ropes. Don't intrude. This is one truly private club to which you must be invited in. And once you are in, you are in for good. These will be the women you will know for the rest of your life - at least as long as you remain in society, so choose them well.
When it all works out (and it will) the housewives of Manhattan will be fighting over each other to determine just "who" discovered you. This is a great thing. But, once you arrive, don't be afraid to reach down and help a newcomer out. Not only will it be great fun, but the circle and the cycle of these wonderful giving women will continue.
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