How to Be More Approachable
Adopt an open posture., Keep your arms in a welcoming position., Smile., Make eye contact.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Adopt an open posture.
Keep your head up and your shoulders square, not slumped forward.
While sitting, lean back slightly and make yourself comfortable.
This posture leaves your face confidently exposed to the world, rather than closed off and unwelcoming. -
Step 2: Keep your arms in a welcoming position.
Place your arms at your side or on your lap.
If you are holding something or making gestures, keep your hands slightly to the side or near your lower torso.Avoid unwelcoming positions, such as crossed arms or hands raised in front of your chest.
Enthusiastic postures with hands raised above your head may make you harder to approach, although psychology studies are divided on this point., Simply smiling can make you seem much more approachable and inviting.
A fake or forced smile isn't nearly as effective, though.
Think of a happy memory, or a funny joke, to trigger a genuine smile. , People are much more likely to approach someone who is looking directly at them, than someone who turns away or avoids their gaze.
Prolonged eye contact and a smile can make all the difference.
If you want to try something more flirtatious, here are a couple alternatives geared towards women:
For a bold flirt, make eye contact for a few seconds, smile slightly, then slowly turn head away to look at something else.To act cute and coy, briefly make eye contact with someone looking in your direction, then immediately look down or in another direction and smile. -
Step 3: Smile.
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Step 4: Make eye contact.
Detailed Guide
Keep your head up and your shoulders square, not slumped forward.
While sitting, lean back slightly and make yourself comfortable.
This posture leaves your face confidently exposed to the world, rather than closed off and unwelcoming.
Place your arms at your side or on your lap.
If you are holding something or making gestures, keep your hands slightly to the side or near your lower torso.Avoid unwelcoming positions, such as crossed arms or hands raised in front of your chest.
Enthusiastic postures with hands raised above your head may make you harder to approach, although psychology studies are divided on this point., Simply smiling can make you seem much more approachable and inviting.
A fake or forced smile isn't nearly as effective, though.
Think of a happy memory, or a funny joke, to trigger a genuine smile. , People are much more likely to approach someone who is looking directly at them, than someone who turns away or avoids their gaze.
Prolonged eye contact and a smile can make all the difference.
If you want to try something more flirtatious, here are a couple alternatives geared towards women:
For a bold flirt, make eye contact for a few seconds, smile slightly, then slowly turn head away to look at something else.To act cute and coy, briefly make eye contact with someone looking in your direction, then immediately look down or in another direction and smile.
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