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How to become likeable and popular

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Jul 23, 2022, 17:00 IST
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Note down these tips!

Being the most popular person amongst everyone isn’t a piece of cake. You have to retain your social status, crack the best jokes or have a charming persona all the time. Popular people who are always able to charm and keep people in a trance with their interesting personalities are super rare. It is a skill to manage people effortlessly, without ever breaking a sweat. If you are looking to be the Regina George from Mean Girls, minus the mean part, then here are some ways you can easily charm people to climb up the popularity ladder!

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Make powerful eye contact

Never cower down if you are trying to talk to someone. Keep your eye contact with the person while talking. This will mark you as an authoritative figure who isn’t willing to back down from someone else’s stare.

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Make terrific conversation starters

Don’t just go by how the weather is today but make an observation about the person in front of you and start a conversation with it. “Your dress looks amazing, where did you get it from?” or “I can see that you are very interested in this topic, what do you think about…” This will definitely get the person interested.

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Know everyone’s names

The key to being the most popular one is to know everyone’s names and know crucial things about them. Once you establish your role as a know-all, people will suddenly look at you as a powerful person who knows secrets about everyone.

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Have a common ground in every conversation

Never stray away from a topic, especially if you are trying to impress the person. Always find a common ground to talk about, or else, the conversation is bound to get boring. This way, you can positively engage in conversations and people will look forward to talking with you.

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Respect people

Being the popular one doesn’t mean you get to bully or disrespect people. How you treat people reflects and reveals a lot about your personality. Remember, people only want to be around those who make them feel good and positive about themselves.

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Looking your absolute best

To be the popular one and charm people easily, you have to upgrade your looks. You can’t just turn up in baggy attire and expect people to entertain you. Many researchers have suggested that one’s physical appearance and how they dress plays a major role in displaying personality traits. If you dress up in a powerful way, it will radiate confidence and authority.



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