Have you ever wondered what makes people light up the room? Is it their charming good looks? Their sense of humor? Or something else entirely? Your likability can be perceived differently across people. While you can’t be liked by everyone all the time, there are a few subtle things you can do to make people feel more open and warm towards you.
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