Gothic & Lolita Days - A Living Handbook Part. 1
Adapted from the article "Gothic Lolita Days", EGL Bible Vol.4, pgs. 83-97, June 10, 2002. (This article is an array of lolita tips from manners to home decor to media recommendations. I will translate it in chunks, due to sheer size. The first part I'm posting is the manners guide. This guide could be applied to non-Lolita's, so I find it interesting that they found it necessary to label it "for Lolitas".) Gothic and Lolita Manner Encyclopedia for Gentlemen and Ladies Written by Mayuko Arahira In order to become an elegant and refined woman or man, you must practice etiquette. Let us start now. Standing Etiquette Gaze Keep your eyes straight ahead, so that your posture will improve naturally. Expression Smile, smile, smile. Noble people must always have endless composure. Seeming cold and detached makes one inexcusable. A lady knows to stay composed with a smile at all times. Way of Walking & Sitting Sit with your toes and knees aligned.