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Foreword
Everyone likes to be liked and some even seriously strive to ensure that their demeanor is acceptable at all times. This of course has its merits and disadvantages. There are a few things an individual can try to practice in order to be a more likeable person.
The Befriender
Learn How To Make Friends With Anyone…Anywhere!
Chapter 1:
Getting People To Like You
Being gregarious and is one way on ensuring one’s presence is felt. Most people are happy being around a gregarious personality and this helps the individual to be noticed and hopefully respected to a certain degree.
Drawing People In
Smiling a lot also helps, as this creates a persona that is open and friendly. People are more like to approach and befriend a person with a smiling disposition as opposed to someone who is more reserved and closed.
Keeping one’s emotions in check is another way ensures that people are drawn to individual. Learning how to be more laid back and calm will give the impression of being happy and contented which translates to emotional maturity and security. When people don’t carry the “baggage” of insecurity they are able to relate better in any environment.
Keeping some level of basic hygiene is also another likeable feature. People who are untidy and smell bad can be very off putting. Simple things like clean clothes and fresh breath are a most desirable condition to keep.
Cultivating the habit of always enquiring after the general well of others is another great quality to develop. It shows a caring and concerned attitude which is very pleasant indeed.
Complimenting people whenever possible is not only a good habit to develop; it also immediately creates a likeable and comfortable situation. Many friendships and other successful relationships have started on a friendly and complimenting remark.
When engaging in a conversation, maintaining eye contact is good, as it not only ensures the speaker of the undivided attention of all around but also gives everyone a feeling of respect and attention.
Chapter 2:
Build Your Confidence
Dressing sharply has long been linked to building one’s self confidence. One does not necessary have to be a good looker, but with the right clothes and matching complimenting accessories any man or woman can look good. When an individual is aware that they look good, there is an almost immediate realization of confidence in both their out demeanor as well and from within. Sad but often true is the generally accepted thinking that looks do count and in a big way.
Self Assurance
A person’s walk often denotes the confidence levels being experienced at any given time. A brisk and straight posture walk gives a definite impression of overall confidence. Both these positions and movements actually affect the body’s chemical make up which transcends into the outward persona.
One of the best ways to build self confidence is by listening and being exposed to as motivational media tools as possible. A lot of people now try to adopt the habit of listening to motivational talks during the commute to their work places or in their spare time or during exercise sessions. These motivational sessions often have bits of great advice and promptings which inspire the confidence needed to be successful in any endeavor. Thus in turn allowing the individual to grown their individual confidence levels.
Learning to be grateful for the current happenings and things in one’s life as also another source from which confidence can be built. This teaches an individual to be thankful and to learn to look at things from a brighter perspective. It also helps to build a positive mind set which in turn will allow for a more confident personality to emerge.
Another trait that would be beneficial is to practice the ability to learn to speak clearly and loudly. With constant and determined practice sessions the individual is able to slowly build the required confidence it takes to be vocal.