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7 Interesting Habits Of People Who Are Always Described As Charming
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Make People Feel Important
A charming person makes everyone, regardless of their status, feel important. People around them feel heard, understood, and worthy of their time.
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Remember Names
It feels good to hear our own names, and when someone uses it we're more likely to pay greater attention to them.
Use mnemonic devices if you have a hard time remembering names.
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Compliment With Confidence
When someone known for their charisma compliments you, it gives the impression that it is not only sincere but valuable, because of their natural confidence.
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The"Resting Nice Face"
It's easy to come off as endearing when you're also always appearing friendly and approachable.
Actively smiling regularly can
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Tell Good Stories
Endearing people are natural storytellers. They captivate and entertain with their stories, without overt bragging.
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Never Talk Badly About Others
Charming people do not speak ill of another person. Even when they're giving others constructive criticism, they take care to do so as encouragingly as possible.
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Be Yourself And Be Ready For Rejection
Having charm is not about deceiving others. Keep strong negative feelings to yourself, do your best to reveal who you are and if you disagree with something, do so nicely.
No matter how charming you are, there is no guarantee a conversation will lead into a relationship, but being charming at least keeps you in a positive light.
Be Swift and Sweet
Keep the conversation moving at a comfortable but somewhat brisk pace. Don’t cut the conversation short if things are going well, but also avoid hitting uncomfortable lulls. So when the pace starts to die down, it's time to make an exit.
On your way out make sure that the other remembers you.
A Simple Touch Can Go A Long Way
Touch is a physical way of indicating acceptance and if properly timed it can be very charming.
There's nothing wrong with a handshake when you introduce yourself, but beyond that, don't abuse touch. Stick to safe zones like the outside of the arm and upper back, and when in doubt, just stick to those handshakes.
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The power of charisma
But they can also be dangerous. They can use charisma for their own purposes, to enhance their power, to manipulate others.
Defining charisma
The German sociologist from the early 20th-century Max Weber wrote charisma is a quality that sets an individual “apart from ordinary men,” and causes others to treat him as “endowed with supernatural, superhuman, or at least specifically exceptional powers or qualities.”
Charismatic techniques can be taught
Charismatic Leadership Tactics range from the use of metaphors and storytelling to nonverbal methods of communication like open posture and animated, representative gestures at key moments.
The more charismatic leadership tactics used, the more individuals will be seen as leader-like by others.
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Communication in the virtual world
Bonding with colleagues in the real world is easy. It the virtual world, the tools we have available are video conferences, group messages, and email - all cold forms of communication.
Despite the challenges associated with online tool, there are simple rules we can use the make colleagues and clients like us.
Smiling makes people like you
Dale Carnegie published a book - How to Win Friends and Influence People. The importance of smiling is among his tips. If you seem pleased to see someone, they will be happy to see you.
If you don't have a natural smile, say "great great great" in verses of three, to get the same effect.
Finding common ground
Finding common ground is a first step to being charming.
Discussing the whole world of pandemic and common weather-related experiences is an excellent way to find that common ground.