Bored of modern life?
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Becoming Jane
Feel like things were so much more civilized in the 19th century? If that\'s the case read our survival guide for young ladies looking to opt for a more Jane Austen inspired lifestyle. Swooning, matchmaking and marriage all compulsory
Flirting tactics
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Becoming Jane
If you find yourself drawn to a member of the opposite sex, don\'t ask him out for a pint; give him an invitation to spend the evening at your manor house where you will be performing Beethoven\'s 5th Piano Concerto for your extended family. And probably a vicar
Swoon away
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Swooning
If you find yourself in a stressful situation, without any obvious, possible escape your best bet is to faint. A decent fainting spell can get you out of a whole can o\' trouble. Likewise, if you are blushing uncontrollably in the presence of a hot stud, swooning is also an acceptable activity
Like a virgin
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Becoming Jane
Protect your virtue at all costs. No one likes soiled goods young lady! If you find yourself in a compromising situation with a willing male - resist. Your name will be mud, your family shamed and you will find yourself exiled to an island off the coast of nowhere
Rules of engagement
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Mansfield Park
If a gorgeous bloke asks you to marry him, but you\'re not sure of his character or think he\'s a downright git, say no. With a bit of luck his real character will be revealed, or he\'ll turn out to be a hero and ask you again. By this time, you will have realised you\'re hopelessly in love with him and that he\'s got an enormous...estate
Matchmake
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Emma
Try to marry your mates off with each other. It\'ll probably end up in disaster, but it might be good for a laugh and help validate your existence
Cover-up
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Becoming Jane
If it\'s a sunny day, make sure you wear a large, wide-brimmed hat. It may not be what they\'re wearing on the high street these days, but you wouldn\'t want to end up looking brown and freckled would you?
Working Lady
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Corset girl
Pray that you have brothers, or your family home may end up being left to some dodgy cousin. If the worst happens in the family finances, you might have to consider looking after other people\'s children or becoming a glorified prostitute. Well which would you prefer?
Don\'t pull a \'Britney\'
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Pride and Prejudice
Don\'t rush into marriage - or anything else. If you marry in the first throes of fancying someone, you will almost certainly live to regret it. There are exceptions of course, but hopefully you\'ll both mature a bit and end up together anyway
Till death do you part...
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Ball and Chain
Divorce? Forget it. He might be able to divorce you if you commit adultery, but your name will no longer be spoken about in civilized company. On the plus side, you could use it as an excuse to slide into a life of depravity?
Keep your cool
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Becoming Jane
You\'ll come across an array of snobs, idiots and downright bitches throughout your life, but try to rise above them and laugh at them in private. With a bit of luck, they\'ll get their just desserts
Avoid the pitfalls
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Becoming Jane
Don\'t just go for looks and charm. Good looking charmers nearly always have a murky past and a few children you don\'t know about.
Dangerours liasons
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Mansfield Park
Don\'t marry your cousin. OK, the heroine of Mansfield Park did, as the reward for listening quietly while he went on and on about how much he fancied someone else and turning down the good-looking funny bloke, but.....actually there is no but. She was called Fanny anyway
Think for yourself
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Becoming Jane
Don\'t always listen to the advice of your elders. They can be as ignorant, prejudiced and downright thick as anybody else
Wise Words
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Becoming Jane
Have pride in yourself, stay true to your beliefs but be ready to change for the better and recognise that other people can too. Actually, that\'s good advice for the 21st century! Good old Jane Austen
