04/15/2024

Six Habits of Instantly Likable People

Here are some habits they practice

Have you ever met someone and liked them immediately? Not in a romantic way, but in a connected, warm, “gosh, I'd love to have coffee with that person" way?

Some people are just likable. Others seem to think well of them without much effort on their part. And being likable can have its benefits, said Jenny Woo, founder and CEO of Mind Brain Emotion and creator of 52 Essential Relationship Skills, an emotional intelligence training game. "It does have a payoff, and it matters," she said, noting that being likable helps you connect with others. When you can do that, you can communicate better and connect with people who are different from you, both of which can help you be more effective in the workplace.

But there's a fine line between working on your likability and ease of connection versus people-pleasing, which can be detrimental, she added. And it might not be surprising that likable people have some habits and traits that help them connect.

Please select this link to read the complete article from Fast Company.