Do THIS and Everyone Will IMMEDIATELY Like You (Truly Amazing!)!
As we all know, there's always room for improvement, isn't there? Even if we count ourselves among the more popular people, there is absolutely nothing to stop us from indulging in a little self-optimization in this respect as well. Likable people simply have it easier, and that in pretty much every area of their lives. Even in kindergarten and school, children who are well received by their caregivers are preferred. Authenticity is not something you can learn. Nevertheless, there are a few tricks and ways in which we can gain a few more sympathy points in the eyes of our fellow human beings. We would like to briefly introduce you to the seven most effective ones in this article.
1. Stop expecting things.
Even though English teachers teach you “nice” is a bad word, we should all strive to be nicer. It usually costs nothing, except maybe a little of our time. When we reach out to others and are kind to them, one aspect determines the success or failure of that mission, namely, do we expect something in return or are we being kind for no reason? People immediately notice an ulterior motive behind a nice facade. Even if no one is aware of doing it, as soon as we expect to claim something in return for our efforts, the kindest concession is of no use. The calculation and the ulterior motives are apparently literally written in our faces. Unfortunately, this is not the way to win sympathy. The second aspect that plays a role here is authenticity. We can neither learn it nor fake it. As soon as we are exposed as a charlatan, this makes us even more unpopular than ever before.
2. Helpfulness and understanding never go out of fashion.
In a way, this point follows on from the previous one. But above all, we should not underestimate understanding here. Many people are lonely and have no one to confide in. They see a silver lining in every kind word and every nice gesture, and they gladly take advantage of it. We don't have to sacrifice ourselves for others to become a likable person in their eyes. It’s enough to have an open ear and a helping hand for our fellow human beings now and then. Listening to one or two life stories doesn't cost us a thing, but it can save someone's day and maybe even their week. If you live by the principle, "always treat others as you would like to be treated," you won't do much wrong in life and you'll also come across as good and likable.
3. Don't let others get to you.
What do we really know about the people we meet every day? On the commute, at work, and back home again, there are many encounters every day that would give us a chance to earn sympathy points. Asking how the people around us are doing shows compassion and empathy. As a bonus, we score points with the impression of being friendly and warm-hearted people, and there’s never enough of that in this world. But please don't make the mistake of dividing people into different classes for this. We all know people who only show interest where a clear advantage can be expected for them. You don't really want to be that kind of person. Moreover, they are anything but popular, they just don't realize it.
4. Watch your body language.
The best tool for moving up the popularity scale is and remains a smile. But be careful, there's danger ahead if you don't mean it sincerely or overdo it. If you look more like the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland than a friendly person, leave it alone. Your outer attitude also says a lot about your inner one. Try not to be too aloof when talking to people. Don't hide your hands in the depths of your pockets or behind your back. Hands should be visible, it promotes trust. Also, as always, politeness wins out. When you're introduced to older people, it behooves you to stand up for the greeting, whether you're a man or a woman. Such subtle signals show respect and ensure that we are remembered well.
5. Inquire without being indiscreet.
The art of active listening can be learned. It is particularly important because it allows us to kill several birds with one stone. On the one hand, we learn more about our fellow human beings. Information is always helpful if we want to gain a foothold in their minds. In addition, it demonstrates genuine interest and, according to studies, makes us not only likable, but even more attractive.
6. You’re happy? Then show it!
Nothing makes us more spontaneously likable and charming than a happy glow. Aside from a few chronically grouchy people who can't stand to see others happy, this mood is contagious. When we radiate a good mood, it acts like a magnet on other people. They then feel good about being around us themselves, and that in turn is good for our image. After all, there are already enough people in this world who want to spoil everyone's mood. Be the sun for others when you feel like it. They will be happy to share in your warmth and will be able to compete with you in the future.
7. Own up to your mistakes and imperfections.
Nothing, really nothing, makes us like ourselves faster and more reliably than putting our foot in our mouth. This may be based on schadenfreude, but also on the constant comparison we humans always have to make with each other. If you are someone who by nature doesn't like to show your cards, go ahead and let your guard down a little. In a social setting, tell someone about a mishap that happened to you recently. Most people think that they're the only ones to have a string of mishaps. It is immensely comforting to hear such stories from someone else. If the conversation and circumstances allow, feel free to share what you can't do. You'll be surprised how reassuring it can be to other people when someone openly and honestly admits they can't park in reverse or cook an edible breakfast egg. Especially secretive and reserved people are often surrounded by an aura of mystery, which unfortunately can be interpreted quite quickly as arrogance.
Today’s Conclusion
Good vibes, good life. Always remember: we get back what we send out. Nobody can be happy and relaxed seven days a week, 24 hours a day. But especially if you want to collect sympathy points, good manners and a polite interaction are the first effective steps in the right direction. Sometimes it helps not to speak out loud every thought that crosses our mind. If we were more sparing with our unasked opinion and with criticism, that would help us enormously in the jungle of everyday life. Gossip is also not anything that makes us seem more empathetic and warm-hearted, on the contrary. No charm offensive in the world is of any use if our words and our actions reveal a vindictive interior.