Be a Good Winner

Being a good winner is hard. You have to appear to appreciate the win, but not act arrogantly. Read on for a few tips!

Accepting an Award

 * 1) Think about what you're winning. You have to react differently depending on what sort of situation you're in. For example, you don't want to whoop and punch the air if you're collecting a serious award. Equally, you shouldn't stay straight-faced and calm if you've just won a football match with your mates. For the purposes of this article, we're going to assume you're collecting a semi-formal award from an official on a stage.
 * 2) Smile appropriately. Make sure it is a polite smile. Don't pull a cheesy grin - nor keep a completely straight face. It's also a good idea not to laugh.
 * 3) Look confident. Don't give the audience the impression that you're nervous. Be careful not to look arrogant either.
 * 4) Shake the award presenter's hand. Try not to grip too hard, or shake too violently.
 * 5) Collect your award. Don't snatch, hold it carefully.
 * 6) Say "thank you". Speak loud enough so that the presenter can hear, but not so loud that you sound over-excited.

Afterwards

 * Don't boast about it. People don't like people who think they're the best thing since wireless input devices. Be modest.
 * Tell people who might want to know. Don't leave them in the dark.
 * Display your award somewhere prominent. You can point it out to visitors, but don't appear too self-obsessed.
 * Keep the award.

Tips

 * Always be modest.
 * Always be polite.

Warnings

 * Don't boast to your friends, or they won't stay friends for long.

Related Tips and Steps

 * How to Be a Winner
 * How to Console a Child Who Has Not Won a Prize