How to Act Like Leroy Jethro Gibbs: 10 Steps

Questions and Answers

So, you want to be like the marine sniper, NCIS team leader, death glaring, coffee machine? This article will tell you how to go about doing it.

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Steps

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   Try to nail Gibbs’ stare, but don’t go around glaring at everybody.

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   If people are annoying you, don’t be afraid to say so. As long as you don’t go over the top and lose all your friends, this is fine.

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   Consider taking up caffeine. Gibbs drinks coffee to keep him going. Pick a drink – this doesn’t have to be coffee related as long as it’s caffeine, as Gibbs works long shifts.

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   Don’t follow rules. Don’t just completely ignore everything people tell you to do. If you think your decision is in their/your best interest then prioritise this over the other decisions.

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   Be Unique. Gibbs doesn’t follow the crowd. He is who he is. You should be too.

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   Know some languages. Gibbs doesn’t know as many languages as Ziva but he still knows ‘some’ Russian and ‘some’ Spanish. Gibbs is also fluent in American sign language. If you want you could learn your country’s sign language.

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   Be stoic. Gibbs, again like Ziva, doesn’t show emotion. Try not to show emotion but if you are an emotional person that’s fine.

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   Consider joining a service. Gibbs serves his country. If you are old enough and are willing maybe you could serve yours. Also if you aren’t willing to serve your country in the army, navy or marine core you could join NCIS.

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   Wear suits and black shoes. Basically dress casual for a business man.

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    Be a technophobe. Gibbs doesn’t know much about technology and generally gets annoyed if his computer/phone doesn’t work.