Want to make more friends? Be likable. Here are some tips to hone your likability skills and build your healthy social network:
Show sincere interest. Ask simple questions about the other person. After all, being likable isn’t really about you at all, it’s about the other person.
Shhh… just listen. Listen with all your senses, not only to what others are saying, but also to how they say it and what their body language is telling you. Listening with your heart brings a level of acceptance to the interaction and minimizes judgment.
Just be yourself. Don’t be afraid to let the real you show! You will almost never get a negative response from someone when you have a genuine smile and are sincere and open.
Be positive. People like being around others who are upbeat and exude positive energy.
Share a good laugh. Humor is a terrific way to trigger a connection with others. The simple act of a good laugh together can transcend language barriers and gives people common ground on which to relate.