Being Charismatic and Popular

Remez Sasson — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:27:29 +0000

It is a fact that most people want to be liked. Some people succeed in doing so, and others try to make a good impression, but get the opposite results.

People wish to look charismatic and become popular. It doesn’t always work out, due to low self-esteem, lack of confidence or to being too aggressive or lacking tact.

Being charismatic and easily liked are important in job interviews, in sales, dealing with people or in friendships and relationships.

Here are a few simple tips that can help you more charismatic and popular:

Posture
Pay attention to the way you carry your body. Don’t stoop, shuffle or look listless. Keep your back straight when you walk and when you sit, but don’t overdo it, otherwise it will look artificial.

Eye contact
Don’t be afraid of eye contact when talking, but don’t overdo it, as this might be interrupted as rudeness.

Talking
Don’t talk too fast or too slow and speak to the point.

Keep your voice quiet, but clear. Apart from having a relaxing influence on the people you are talking with, they will have to pay more attention to what you are saying.

Even if you don’t agree with what someone says, don’t retort in anger. Stay calm, patient and tolerant, and people will respect you more.

Clothing
Being well dressed gives you more points in your favor in meetings and interviews. Your clothes do not have to be expensive. They should well fit your physique, and look nice on you.

Be a good listener
Being a good listener makes you more popular, and encourages other people to share you things they wouldn’t usually share with others.

Open body language
Crossing your hands or legs are signs that you are closing yourself, which tends to alienate people from you. Keeping an open body language, without crossing hands or feet, encourages people to open to you.

Showing interest
If you show interest in people they will like you more. It is like pampering their ego. Ask questions, show real interest, and listen to what people say. Show your interest by nodding your head, looking at the people you are talking with, and smiling when appropriate.

Self image
It is important how you see yourself and feel about yourself.
People with high self-esteem are more charismatic.
People who are self-confident show more charisma.
Being more assertive and courageous makes one look more charismatic.

Self-image can be enhanced through affirmations, visualization and the development of inner strength.

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Being Charismatic and Popular