13 Things To Know When Meeting a Real Mermaid
Meeting a real mermaid is a magical experience! I mean, how exciting, you get to meet a "mythical" creature you've only read about or seen in the movies! This is a chance of a lifetime! But.........there are a few things you should know before meeting a mermaid. Here are a few do's and don'ts to remember during this fin~tastic experience to make it a pleasant one for you both! I may add to this list later but here are a few things my sea~sisters and I encounter all the time when interacting with humans.
1. Never call her Ariel!
Unless her name is Ariel, please don't call us Ariel! Though she is a lovely mermaid, no mermaid wants to be called another mermaids name.
2. Ask before touching.
We love having our tails pampered but we are not pets and some of us are ticklish. Please ask before touching our tails. We will normally say yes, please just ask first.
3. Please don't ask ......
Please don't ask us how we go to the bathroom! Though we may tell you in private, this isn't something we would like to address while entertaining a large group of humans, embarrassing!!!!
4. Do ask......
Do ask us questions! We love questions! We love learning about humans just as much as you do about us. Most of us will be glad to answer your questions about mermaids and merfolk! (Please just nothing embarrassing. See #3)
5. OUCH! Please be careful.
When meeting a mermaid on land or swimming please be careful. Our poor tails always seem to get stepped on, tugged on, and trampled. If you are lucky enough to swim with a mermaid remember to stay to the sides of her wide fin and please don't cannonball over the mermaid! (Yes, it happens). OUCH!
6. We love hugs!
I personally LOVE hugs! I will get as many as I can! My sea~sisters agree, we LOVE hugs and we are as excited to meet you as you are to meet us!
7. Not all mermaids crash ships and drown sailors.
There are as many types of mermaids as there are fish and we aren't all the same. Most of us are very friendly, kind, curious, and helpful. Though some are not as friendly we still aren't as awful as some of the stories that have been told. We are working hard to change the negative reputation of some of our misunderstood ancestors. So don't be nervous when meeting us!
8. Not all mermaids can sing.
We all have our gifts and talents and for many of us singing isn't one of them. (Maybe that's where the rumors came from that a mermaid singing would crash a ship into the rocks. She must've had a terrible voice!) Ask the mermaid you meet what her skills, talents, hobbies, or gifts are, I'm sure she will tell you!
9. Believe!
Please don't tell us we aren't real and poke at our tails. We are real and right in front of you. We came out of hiding to share our magic with you and bring you joy. Please believe in us. .*~'oO.*~'oO
10. No Fish Jokes.
If you have a fish or sushi joke I'm sure we have heard it so if you tell us I hope it gives us a giggle because chances are we've heard it over and over and over and over again all day. I'm not saying we don't like to laugh!
11. Gifts!
Most likely when you meet a mermaid she will give you a treasure, coin, or seashell. It's our custom to give trinkets when meeting new friends and we gladly except treasures in return and will love them forever!
12. Tail questions.
I almost made this #2. We don't mind tail questions, just please be polite (no poking). Here are some answers to common questions. Yes, we are real. Yes, you may touch if you ask. Yes, we really swim. Yes, they are heavy and yes, we are FAST!
13. Take pictures with us!
We LOVE taking pictures with you! Don't be shy, come say hello and take your picture with us! We may even take a "shell~fie" with you (but you'll have to make a fish face!)
I hope this will help make your mermaid encounter a great one! Be sure to "Like" my Facebook page for more fun, updates, events and photos!
Hugs and Fish~kisses, Moon
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