How to Be More Likable

How do you become more likable? It’s simpler than you think. Genuinely becoming someone people like is a subject unto itself. It takes real effort. Real self-improvement. Real personal growth. And a whole lot of spine to stand firm in your values. But there is a simpler approach you can adopt: never say anything that contradicts people. Easier said than done. People seem to take offence at the smallest things these days. So you have to learn which opinions are likely to rub them the wrong way. But before you express an opinion, you need to pay attention to them. Cultivate the habit of being a good listener. As you listen to their stories, learn to ask probing questions without being nosy. This will keep them talking. Probing is a skill. The difference between being nosy and probing is simple: being nosy requires people to share personal information, while probing encourages them to elaborate on their stories. Being nosy serves your curiosity; probing serves their satisfaction. Be a…