How to recognize a fellow mermaid on land?
Written by Mermaid Mara
The mermaids are among us! If you are looking for one, then the following guide on how to find one, is for you!
- HANG OUT IN THE RIGHT PLACES
As you already know from “Mermaid Princess Amelia and the Lost Symphony,” mermaids live not only in the seas, but also in lakes, lagoons, rivers, mountain streams and waterfalls. You’ll want to hang out in the proximity of these places, but don’t step into the water. It makes no sense: mermaids swim faster than humans anyway!
If you’re in a big city, look for fountains. Sirens like to hang around them, especially at night when they are lit up – water and bright colors remind them of their kingdoms.
For the same reason, mermaids can be found in large aquarium venues.
You can spot them in bookstores, too, where they look for books about their kin, and they certainly won’t miss a trip to the fish market.
2. WATCH OUT FOR THE WEATHER
Sirens are people, too. And they don’t enjoy bad weather! Forget you’ll meet them in freezing drizzle. Searching during very hot weather will also be futile: they dehydrate faster than humans. The best weather, to find a mermaid in, is a day with rather clear sky and light wind. Mermaids feel comfortable with wind; they love it almost as much, as water.
3. LOOK FOR SIGNS IN THEIR APPEARANCE
Once we’re in the right place at a potentially good time, it’s time to take a look at the people around you. Real mermaids typically have:
- intriguing hair color, often with different highlights
- bright, colorful eyes or very elaborated make-up
- jewelry made of shells, precious stones, threads
- manicuire with nail art
- mysteriously-looking tattoos
- waterproof gadgets, such as watch, phone, etc.
- flowing, airy clothes and slippers
- stuffed bag / backpack (with towel, costume etc.)
- shawls to cover the neck and mask the gills
4. LOOK FOR SIGNS IN THEIR BEHAVIOR
The behavior of mermaids will almost always depend on their age, cultural background, etc. Nevertheless, some traits are characteristic of almost all mermaids:
- swimming at weird hours (late night or early morning)
- taking pills before going to the swimming pool
- vocal talent and being critical of human music
- beachcombing and collecting whatever’s found
- almost always choosing fish and seafood in the restaurant
- using proverbs related to the sea
- excellent knowledge of oceanography, marine ecology, etc.
- struggling miserably with life on land
- fascination with electronics and the Internet (it’s all new to them)
- keeping up with people similar in appearance
- claiming mermaids don’t exist (to protect their secret identity)
- acting mysterious
If you see someone who combines most of these features, make sure to approach him with a smile and some sort of sign recognized by all mermaids! For example… a copy of “Mermaid Princess Amelia and the Lost Symphony“!
PS: You may find even more ideas on how to spot a mermaid, if you read this book!
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