4 Ways To Be More Likable
Who doesn’t want to be liked by other people? When someone appreciates your presence or compliments one of your features, you instantly get this rush of positive emotions. It even boosts your confidence and happiness.
Also, simply knowing that people around you like you, whether it is at a party or at your place of work, can have an unparalleled impact on your mood.
But that’s not all though. Being more likable can also work to your advantage in your work and personal life. And while most people are naturally more likable than others, it is certainly possible to cultivate likability from scratch.
What’s more, it doesn’t take too much effort at all; just a handful of simple practices. Here are just four of the many things you can do to be more likable.
1 | Have A Friendly Attitude
If you have a friendly demeanor, you immediately seem more approachable to other people. But if you come off as arrogant or unsociable, naturally you’ll repel people away.
It is only logical given that we ourselves like talking to or being around people who seem open, positive, and interested in talking to us.
Granted, there might be certain social events or situations where you don’t feel completely comfortable. And that may make mingling openly a difficult task. However, if you want people to like you in that setting, you need to drop your guard and step out of your comfort zone.
2 | Be A Good Listener
Communication is a two-way street. But, usually, we are more focused on talking as we tend to believe that that’s how great impressions are made. This, however, is a misconception.
It’s actually the listening part that can make you more likable. Have you ever noticed how charismatic people listen to others with deep and genuine interest? That’s their secret sauce!
People love talking about themselves, their interests, and their passions. And if you give them an open ear and relate to them, you instantly gain major points in their eyes. It makes them comfortable enough to share their story with you.
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3 | Appear Confident
There is nothing more attractive than confidence. Your body language, the way you talk, the way you treat people, and even the littlest of things demonstrate how comfortable you are in your own skin.
There is something about confidence that makes people gravitate toward it. That is why it’s important to like yourself first before trying to be likable to others. If appearing confident is something you struggle with, no worries - I got you! Check out my article Appear Confident in a Room Full of People to learn my personal life-hacks and tricks to get better at it.
Another option is - sure, you can ‘fake-it-till-you-make-it” to appear confident, but if you want to truly embody it you have to practice your self-confidence. If this is something that interests you read my popular article - 3 Strategies to Build Self-Confidence.
When you’re confident, you can have natural conversations with other people without any trouble. Also, you’ll be able to perform non-verbal cues like making eye contact, smiling, nodding, and making gestures that make people feel comfortable being in your presence.
4 | Highlight Shared Interests
When two people connect over shared interests, an immediate rapport is established between them. That’s why most social butterflies try to zero in on shared interests and hobbies when they approach a stranger.
It immediately builds a bridge between the two and opens up conversational avenues. People absolutely love it when there is another person they can relate to, whether it is about likes or dislikes.
So, the next time you’re trying to be likable, try to steer the conversation to find out what their interest or hobbies are. If you discover something common, you can even engage in it to take things to the next level.
To Wrap Up
Here are 4 ways to be more likable:
Have a Friendly Attitude
Be a Good Listener
Appear Confident
Highlight Shared Interests
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