4 Easy Ways To Be Likeable

SMILE!

When somebody smiles at you what do you do? You smile back! Smiling is contagious. In this fast-paced world we don’t tend to smile at each other very much. Smile at your family members, smile at your co-workers, smile at the strangers you pass on the street; you can literally change somebodies day with your smile and they might even go passing on that contagious smile like a domino effect.

LAUGH!

Imagine you walk into a room and see two groups of people. One group is complaining about all the crap wrong in their lives, talking about everything that annoys them and commiserating with each other about their hardships. The other group is busting up laughing with each other, perhaps over a joke or a funny story somebody told. Which group would you join? I can’t imagine anybody would join the complaining group! We are attracted to other happy people! Laughing will literally turn you into the sun in the room; you will draw people in like moths to a flame and warm them with your cheerfulness.

ASK!

You know how much you love talking about what’s going on in your life and sharing your experiences? Well so does everybody else! Instead of talking about yourself, ask other people about themselves. When they reply, continue to ask them questions rather than chime in with your own comments. Showing genuine interest in their stories will make them feel important, let them show off, and bring them joy. It puts a spotlight on them, which almost everybody adores having. When you care about the other persons stories, they can’t help but like you!

OPEN UP!

Be aware of your body language because certain body language can make you seem guarded or unapproachable. Multiple studies show that more than 50% of communication is done through body language! If you want people to feel more comfortable around you, uncross your arms, relax your shoulders, tilt your head while listening, and make sure to lean slightly in to the person you are talking to. It’s also helpful to keep your heart facing them.