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You’ve seen them before: the person that everyone wants to know. They’re charming, likable, and all-around a fun person—but how did they get that way? In this article, we’ll tell you exactly how you can shift your body language and your conversation skills to win people over. With these helpful tips, you can make yourself into someone that everyone wants to know.
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- ↑ Elle Monus. Image Consultant. Expert Interview. 7 September 2021.
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- ↑ https://www.sciencealert.com/here-are-16-psychological-tricks-to-immediately-make-people-like-you-more
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- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-flux/201512/5-benefits-stepping-outside-your-comfort-zone
- ↑ Elle Monus. Image Consultant. Expert Interview. 7 September 2021.
- ↑ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/ten_ways_to_become_more_grateful1
About This Article
To become a person everyone wants to know, use relaxed, approachable body language. Make eye contact and smile when talking to others. Keep your chin up and avoid closed-off postures like crossing your arms over your chest. When other people talk, give them your full attention, listen actively, and ask lots of follow-up questions so they know you value what they have to say. Look for common interests you can connect over and bring up details from previous conversations. Be positive and authentic, but stay humble. And remember to practice gratitude for the good things and people in your life. To learn how to use your body language to attract others to you, keep reading!
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