Because, frankly, we think the world could use as man 007s as it can possibly get.
After seeing Skyfall this weekend you may decide youd like a change in career.
This whole secret agent thing doesnt look too difficult.
And you could totally do it.
Well here are the steps you will probably need to take to get to make your dream come true.
Not that your job doing data entry for a law agency with thirty-names in the title isnt exciting.
It just isnt James Bond.
So how exactly does one become a member of Her Majestys Secret Service?
It is actually much easier than one would think if you are a British national.
To talk and to listen.
So perhaps all those skills you learned from being a receptionist will finally come in handy.
you’re able to apply at this website
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https://www.sis.gov.uk/careers/roles/intelligence-officers.html
2.
The first step to seducing a woman is exuding confidence.
Note that says confidence and not cockiness.
If you arent into yourself why should she be?
You never see James Bond intimidated by a beautiful woman and neither should you be!
One of the best ways to show off your charm is to make her laugh.
It gets you noticed and breaks the ice.
For a full list of tips on seducing women check out
http://www.menshealth.com/sex-women/how-seduce-beautiful-woman
3.
Make the perfect martini
Put down the coffee mug of Mr. Boston and listen up.
If James Bond knows one thing it is a good drink.
We all know he prefers his martinis shaken and certainly not stirred.
But what does that even mean?
How do you make a martini that 007 himself would be proud to drink?
The shaken not stirred part isnt just some fancy wording.
According toExpert Enough, the shaking process introduces oxygen into the drink creating a stronger taste.
The first thing you want to ensure is that you have ice on hand.
When it comes to martinis the colder the better.
Shake for about 30 seconds.Expert Enoughsuggests letting is sit for a minute or two and shaking it again.
The ice is going to water down the martini (which is a good thing).
The last step is to serve the martini.
For extra class add a lemon peel.
For more instruction visithttp://expertenough.com/65/james-bond-martini
4.
Dress To Impress
With your martini making skills you are on your way to impress just about anyone.
But you also need to get out of the sweatpants and start dressing like a gentleman.
GQ Magazine shares plenty of tips on formalwear.
One of the most important things is to find a suit that fits you.
There is nothing less flattering than a suit that is too small or too large.
Conventional collars are create a timeless feel.
It adds to the classic feel of the outfit.
Dont be afraid of accessories like cuff links, bowties and a classy trenc hcoat.
For more tips check out:
http://www.gq.com/how-to/fashion/200711/black-tie-slideshow#slide=1
5.
Russian is not necessarily an easy language for the native English speaker.
Russian uses the Cyrillic alphabet.
you might take classes, join clubs, and even travel to Russia!
The object is to get the closest to 21 points without going over.
Going over 21 points is an automatic loss.
While this sounds easy there is a certain wisdom gained over time.
For more information on learning Blackjack check out:http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/how-to-play-blackjack.htm
7.
His enemies have attempted to poison him, decapitate him with a hat and kill him with lasers.
But mostly, they shoot at him.
And once youve become a suave M16 agent they may shoot at you too.
AndLifeHackerhas all the answers for us.
The first step is to call for help.
You think James Bond doesnt have backup?!
If you are able to, apply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding.
We know youre a badass but dont venture to pull the bullet out.
Sometimes that is the only thing keeping the blood in.
But mostly CALL FOR HELP.
it’s possible for you to die very quickly from a gunshot wound.
For more information:
http://lifehacker.com/5841512/how-to-survive-a-gunshot-wound
8.
Learn to fight
While you are busy getting shot at you may want to learn how to fight.
Hand-to-hand combat will be very useful in tight situations.
James Bond is the master at this.
There are pressure points on the human body that are key to winning any fight.
For instance you may be able to knock an enemy out with a direct hit to the forehead.
A hit to the eyes can debilitate your enemy quite badly.
When you hit, verify you are using either your elbow or the palm of your hand.
Both of these areas can create a great deal of pain.
For more tips visit:
http://www.crimepreventiontips.org/self-defense-methods/hand-to-hand-combat-basic-techniques.html
9.
Most of the time he is charming enough to control a situation.
James Bonds charisma has taken him much farther in his spy career than his fighting skills.
So how exactly do you become charming?
Both can clue you into how you will guide a situation in the direction youd like it to go.
Another tipWiki Howemphasizes is controlling the tone of your voice.
If youre trying to be seductive, dont shout.
If you are trying to be firm use a steady tone of voice.
Maintain steady eye contact and a warm body posture.
Trust you instincts
James Bond didnt become the greatest member of Her Majestys Secret Service through just skills though.
He always seems to know when something is about to go wrong.
He always seems to make the right move.
So can we learn to trust our instincts?
First we must listen to our bodies.
They often know something is wrong long before our brains start rationalizing it away.
And while rationality is essential to being James Bond, so is instinct.
