How to be Likable

How to Be Likable
A few quick tips for improving your image.
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Be respectful of everyone. Say "Thank you" to everyone who does something for you. So that includes your waiter, the bus boy, bus drivers, someone holding the door for you, etc.
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Remember that everyone you're interacting with is human, too. Just because you're paying someone to wait on your table doesn't give you the right to be rude; treat them like you'd want to be treated if you were in their position. (It's easier to see what someone is really like by how they treat their inferiors, not their equals -- J.K. Rowling)
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Do things for other people, even if you don't know them. Hold a door when going in or out of a building, pick something up for a stranger when they drop it, offer to take a picture for someone if they look like they're taking one.
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Be honest; don't lie to someone to make them feel better. Usually they can tell. When someone asks, "Does this make me look fat?" (Yes, it's a cliche, but it's a classic example) say "Yes" if it does, but offer some advice! If you know your fashion, tell them WHY. They're sure to trust you knowing that you were honest and appreciate that you're helping them.
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Keep your promises. Make sure you can follow through on all your commmitments. They're called "commitments" because you've committed; don't back out last-minute. Make sure that everyone involved knows if you're going to be late and that will affect their plans.
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What makes YOU uniquely likable? What talent or trait do friends admire in you? Identify this and take opportunities to showcase it. For instance, if you are good at math, perhaps you could volunteer at a clinic helping low income people balance their budgets or file their taxes. If you are a good singer, get up on kareoke night and entertain the room.
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Learn and use everyone's names. "I'm not good with names" will not work. Remembering names is a skill that must be worked on.
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Smile a lot.
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Be open. If you look sad or angry, people will perceive that on some level and won't want to talk to you. Even if you are sad or angry, think about all the reasons you should be happy.
Likable people are people who like people. People will sense if you like them. If you want someone to like you, focus on something that you like about them. If you really don't like them... perhaps it is not important that they like you.
A very easy tip for getting a particular person to like you - ask for their help on something. Try to find a request that incorporates their skills or interests. It will show not only that you pay attention to them, but that you respect their authority on the subject that interests them.
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Don't be fake. People will see the lapses in your manners and understand that you're putting on an act. You have to believe what you're doing, otherwise it reflects even worse on you. First impressions are important, however, and it might feel "fake" to act like you care about this new, random person in your life when you don't. Good rule of thumb: Just treat them as you would want to be treated.
Do not try to expressly convince others to like you. Listing your positive attributes will make you come off as arrogant. Let others see your greatness in their own time.
Don't be a social climber.

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