5 Body Language Tricks That Will Make People Like You
No matter what job you’re in, the path to success includes making a good first impression.
Being confident is the key to that first impression, but here are a few “body language” tricks to help put you on the fast track to becoming a favorite person in the office.
1. Show excitement
Showing extra excitement about seeing co-workers in the morning makes a lasting impression, if you’re sincere. Humans tend to mirror the actions they see around them, so your co-workers are likely to mirror that excitement back on to you.
2. Make appropriate eye contact
Too much eye contact can be overbearing and seem aggressive, but no eye contact is a quick way to imply you’re not interested in what people have to say. Experts say meeting eyes with someone for about 60% of the time is a good balance.
3. Ask for a favor
Asking for favors is a great way to earn people’s trust and fondness. This is because people will unconsciously come up with mental justifications for going out of their way for you, such as “he’s my friend,” “I like him” or “he seems like the kind of person who would return the favor.”
4. Nod your head
Ndd your head when you need to persuade someone to see your point of view. They’ll also mirror your actions and likely nod along with you. That subconscious action will most likely convince the person to agree with you or see your point in a positive light.
5. Open your hands
Clenching their fists or crossing their arms during a conversation can be distracting, and it suggests you’re trying to hide something or aren’t trustworthy in some way. Open-palmed gestures symbolize trust in the person you’re talking to.