Last Updated on May 23, 2019 by Larious

Very few people can say they have never taken a selfie even if they do not post it on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. However, for a large number of people who are addicted to selfies, there are certain things you should avoid when taking one. Jovago.com, Africa’s No 1 hotel booking portal shares some of these things.

Pull a bizarre pose

When you see some selfie poses, you cannot help but laugh. Even though selfie is all about poses, and pulling a bizarre face is another thing. Some people stick out their tongue, pull a duck face or a sparrow face which may be fun but nobody is interested. It is better to be your natural self.

Near nakedness

Because they are celebrities, what they do can easily be overlooked including taking near naked selfies. Kim Kardashian is a good example. But, since you are not a Kardashian, there is no need to take such selfies. Just remain modest whenever you want to take a selfie. In fact, you will be receive bashing for putting up such pictures.

Irritating reflection

The most common form of the selfie is that taken with a smartphone in one hand. This acceptable. There is also timed selfie, which can result in some interesting results. And then there is the reflection selfie which you avoid. If you want to do the reflection picture, do it properly.

Grooming selfie partners

A selfie is so-called because it’s meant to be a shot of you. Ideally, nobody else should appear in the shot. Your friends can also feature in the pictures. But there are some people who go as far as to groom a pet to take pictures. These pets are just a distraction. There is no need to preen your pet.

Don’t take selfies in a toilet

Each individual has their own idea of a suitable setting for their selfie. It could be on the sofa, stressing on public transport, or having fun on a rollercoaster. These are all fine, but there are a few places that should be avoided when taking selfies especially the toilet or the bathroom. By the way, if your toilet gets clogged, try these 3 effective methods to unclog a toilet without a plunger.