7 Ways To Instantly Be More Likable

The Secret To Being More Charming (Without Being Obnoxious) ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Apr. 20, 2023 Likability has always been a highly desired trait. In our hunter-gathering days, it was the thing that kept you in the group even if you weren’t the fastest or strongest. And now, if the job opening is between two candidates with equal résumés, the tiebreaker is often the answer to the question, “Who’s the better person to be around?” And you might think that you’re already likable enough, which might well be the case. But the question is, “Can you be more so?” Yes, you could, and there’s no downside to trying. It doesn’t require a lot of thinking or extra time. It also doesn’t mean trying to be everybody’s friend. That’s being nice and that’s just going along and never getting below the surface. Likability can mean a lot of things: [listening]( talking, telling jokes, pushing back. It’s whatever the situation calls for and it might mean a lot more people want to be friends with you, but you’re under no obligation to reciprocate. And so the payoff? When people like you, life is easier because you build stronger connections and a wider net for yourself when inevitably you need a ride, a job, or to borrow a ladder. Here are a few simple things that will help tip the scales in your favor. ADVICE [7 Ways To Instantly Be More Likable]( With a bit of extra attention paid to a few key areas, you’ll be the most engaging person in the room. [Read this story]( Our likability depends on how we leave the other person feeling. FURTHER READING [The Secret To Being More Charming (Without Being Obnoxious)]( [9 Ways To Make Friends, Keep Friends, And Be A Better Friend]( [How To Get People To Listen To What You’re Saying]( DOPE DADS [A Parent’s Guide To Getting High]( Wondering about weed? You’re not alone. Plenty of parents take pleasure in pot — and are happier for it. [Here’s their secret.]( [Read this story]( THE DAD SPECIAL [Chef Alex Stupak’s Dirty Rice Recipe Is A Perfect One-Pot Dinner]( The award-winning chef offers his take on the classic Creole dish — [as well as some tips for dealing with picky eaters.]( [Read this story]( FATHERLY ICONS [LeVar Burton Looks To The Next Generation]( The storied actor and educator brings it all full circle in [his latest role as an onscreen father to his real-life daughter.]( [Read this story]( SLEEP TIGHT [How To Get Your Toddler To Stay In Bed All Night]( It's the longest walk you'll have to take [over and over and over again.]( [Read this story]( [Want to Advertise With Us? Get in Touch.]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely[unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click[here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.