10 Pretend things you can do in front of a mirror

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Having a conversation with your favourite celebrity Come on, don't deny it, it's a girl's thing. All girls spend time pretending to have a conversation with a special certain someone telling them how fabulous they look. .

Accepting an award It differs from person to person. For me it's usually the Grammys. I hold my perfume bottle like a statue and thank my family and fans for all their support.

Enacting a movie scene This can get pretty emotional sometimes. I caught my brother acting out a scene from The Godfather. For me, it's usually Titanic, and it begins/ends with, "Don't let go Jack."

Shaking a leg Before going out to a friend's birthday party it wouldn't hurt to practise a few dance moves in front of your mirror. The good thing is your mirror won't laugh if you fall while trying to imitate Beyonce.

Arguing with a friend You want to say the right things at the right time and be prepared for the retort. Getting nose
to nose with yourself is the best way to practise.

Letting off steam You just had a fight with your parents but there were certain things you couldn't say in front of them. Take the fight to the mirror because it won't ground you, suspend your allowance or lecture you.

Preparing for a job interview Sit in front of a mirror and figure out the best answers to give and the way in which you should deliver them because body language can say just as much about you as the actual words you speak.

Encouraging yourself Sometimes you need someone to reassure you about your actions, looks and that important decision you're about to make. Like having a conversation about how intelligent you are, with a mirror.

Teaching a class The best way to learn something is to teach it. If there are no students to teach there is always a mirror. Take questions from your class that will challenge you.

Doing the catwalk You've never worn high-heeled shoes, but on your birthday someone gives you three-inch platform shoes. You don't want to embarrass yourself in public so the best way to start is by imitating how Naomi Campbell walks on the ramp in front of your mirror.

– As told to Ruqya Khan, a Sharjah-based freelancer