Six Ways to Make People Like You

1. Become genuinely interested in other people

"Do this and you will be welcome anywhere.""You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested  in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you.""Ask questions to other people, questions that they would enjoy answering"

Quote: "If you want other to like you & develop real friendships, keep this in mind; Become genuinely interested in people."

-Anonymous 

In order to make friends, the first step is to gain a genuine interest in their lives. This means talking about their hobby's, likes, dislikes, etc. By doing so, you are showing that person how much of a great listener you are, how friendly you are, and most of all how kind of a person you are. If you are trying to make friends by just talking about yourself, then you are doing wrong, for that just shows the other person that you are a selfish and self-centered.

2. Smile

1. "Actions speak louder than words, and a smile says, "I like you. You make me happy. I am glad to see you."
2. "You don't feel like smiling? Then force yourself to smile."
3. "It created happiness in the home, fosters good will in a business, and is the countersign (witness or indication) of friends."

Quote: "Let your smile change the world, don't let the world change your smile."

-Anonymous

In order to make a good impression and seem friendly to others, you should smile. Smiling lets the person know that you are kind, nice, and friendly. Not only does smiling do these things, but it also makes you think more positive. This is because your facial expression can change your way of thought. That is another reason why it is important to smile, because if you were to frown all day, your head would just be filled with negative thoughts.

3. Remember Names

1. "A man's name is to him the sweetest and most important sound in any language."

2. "If you don't remember names, you are headed for trouble." 

Quote: "Remember my name cause there is no other like it"

-Anonymous 

You should always remember a person's name, even if you have only seen that person once in your life because their name is a part of their legacy. Each person's name is original, even if they have the same name as another person. This is because the life which they live is different than the other people with the same name as them, They created their own legacy and their name is a part of it. Remembering someone name also shows that person that you are nice, friendly, and thoughtful, 

How to Remember Names:

1. Repeat their name over and over again.
2. Write their name down. This will help your brain remember the name.
3. Associate their name with a hobby or attribute of the person

4. Be a good listener. Encourage others to talk about themselves

1. "If you aspire to be a good conversationalist, be an attentive listener."
2. "Remember that the man you are talking to is a hundred times more interested in himself and wants and his problems than he is in your and your problems." 

Quote: "Most of the successful people I know are the ones who do more listening than talking."
-Anonymous

In order to make a good impression and appear more friendly, you should listen closely to what the person you are talking to has to say. Even if you are not that interested in what they are talking about, it is still important to listen to them, for being a good listener is a great attribute. Being a good listener can also lead to success because you are taking in what everyone around you has to say, thus making you more open-minded and giving you a bigger view on certain items.

5 tips for active listening:

1. Stay focused- natural eye contact, don't judge, and be patient 
2. Really listen- don't think about what you should say next
3. Allow for period of silence- wait til the other person speaks again 
4. Repeat the other person's word- it will reassure that you are really listening  
5. Understand the emotions behind the words- express the other feelings back to them 

5. Talk in terms of the other man's interest

1. "The royal road to a man's heart is to talk to him about the things he treasures most."

Quote: "In order to encounter joy when talking to someone, one must talk about one another's interest."

-Anonymous

In order to joy and the road to someone heart is to talk about their interest and likes. By doing so, you are not only showing what a great listener you are, but how much of a friendly, courteous, kind man you are. For example, if you are talking to someone who is extremely into something, such as a show then talk about that show. Ask question about that show, like what is it about and what is their favorite part, because it is showing the person you are talking to that you are legitimately interested and invested in the conversation. 

6. Make the other person feel important-and do it sincerely.

1. "The desire to be important is the deepest urge in human nature." (John Dewey)

2. "Helping people feel important and appreciated works magic."

Quote: "Some talk to you in your fee time, and some free their time to talk to you."

-Anonymous

One important thing that you can do everyday is to make the people around you feel important. You can do this in many ways, such as listening to the person and being genuinely interested in them and what they have to say. By doing so, you are making the person feel good and important. However, you should not do the opposite of this and make the person feel bad, because that is not a way to make friends and/or people like you. You must put your interest aside and listen to what they have to say. 

Reflection 

Overall, I can say that this assignment will help me a lot in the future; it will help make many people like me, and become my friend. This lesson taught me that it is important to put your interest behind, sit down, and pay close attention to what the person I'm talking to is saying. I should do this because it makes that person feel important and shows how much of a friendly person I am. In order to apply these six rules I will smile more often, listen to people more often, remember more names, and become genuinely interested in what they have to say.