How To Make Yourself More Approachable

Smile

The first and most important step is just to smile! I started maintaining a smile on my face a few years ago, and my coworkers noticed the difference. I started noticing that people were smiling back at me, and I was also being approached a lot more. I have this one lady at my job that tells me "keep smiling" whenever I see her. Smiling is contagious and will not only put you in a better mood, but also the people who come into contact with you.

Eye Contact

Establishing eye contact along with a smile is a great way to appear approachable. Whenever a person doesn't want attention, they naturally look away. Some people look away just because they are shy. If you fall into the shy category, make it a point to break out of that mindset. You won't be able to cure your shyness overnight, but you can take the necessary steps to improve your confidence.

Be Engaged

If you can get the smiling and eye contact part down, the next step is to be engaging. If your communication skills are sub par, don't worry about it. Not everyone is a smooth talker nor does everyone have the gift of gab. With practice and experience, you will eventually improve.

Dress the part

Know your environment and dress and act accordingly. The way you present yourself plays a big part in whether you're deemed approachable. There isn't a specific way to dress because it all depends on the type of environment you are in. For example, you wouldn't be dressed in a Taylor made suit if you're going to a beach party. The same way you wouldn't be dressed in casual clothes if you're attending a suit and tie event. This should be common sense but you would be surprised at how many people are oblivious to this. I can't tell you how many times I've attended an event and one or two people are either under dressed or over dressed.

People are less likely to approach someone who has a frown on their face or looks disinterested. We can all do things to make our lives a little easier. We all have something to offer, but if we're deemed unapproachable, then nobody will ever get to find that out. If you want to meet new people and/or improve your social skills then make it a point to make yourself approachable!

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