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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.
Steps
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).
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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).
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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.
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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.