Want to be Likable? Do This 1 Thing to Set Yourself Apart

Instantly make an impact on those around you

Being likable is a challenge. What comes easy for some won’t work for others. Everyone can take steps to improve personal and professional relationships with those around you.

Impressions make a difference and help develop a stronger relationship. While there are many ways to build up your likability, you need first to understand what makes someone likable.

What makes someone likable

Many qualities make a person likable. People will generally gravitate toward someone they feel comfortable with. Being authentic, genuine, and confident tend to attract people to you.

While likability tends to come naturally to those who are skilled with high emotional intelligence, being likable is a skill you can still master.

To be likable, all you need to do is understand is that there is one thing you can do instantly:

The 1 thing you can do to be more likable

The key to becoming the personality who is the center of the universe is by being a person who connects. Being a conversation starter is the number one thing you can do to become likable.

The easiest way to achieve this is why asking open-ended questions. Examples of open-ended questions are, “what’s your favorite movie” or “what’s your favorite band? These questions tend to allow both parties to go back and forth and are great conversation starters.

The trick is to let your counterpart do most of the talking. People love to feel like they’re the center of the universe.

Another great tactic to use to achieve this is something called mirroring. This is a technique that establishes trust, empathy and disarms a shy personality. It’s also a great tool to use if you’re nervous yourself and don’t know how to start a conversation.

Mirroring during a conversation is very simple. Repeat the last one to five words your counterpart says during your discussion. End those words as if you’re asking a question for further clarification.

Example

You: What’s a really good show you’ve seen lately?

Counterpart: I enjoyed this show called Mind Hunter on Netflix.

You: Mind Hunter?

Counterpart: Yeah! The show is well done. It’s about an FBI unit that starts the process of developing the psychological profile of serial killers. It’s based on a true story.

You: It’s based on a true story?

As the conversation progresses, you’ll more than likely see the person lean on the details, and the conversation can easily keep going. People will want to say more.

Why doing this 1 thing works

Everyone wants to feel like they’re listened to. Building trust is the foundation to being likable.

Asking questions and starting the conversation helps those around you feel comfortable. This allows those around you to become engaged in the discussion. It is the perfect way to let the other side feel like you’re taking an interest in their views. This establishing trust will create a likable personality.

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