WAYS TO LOOK VERY APPROACHABLE

 

Smile. A warm, inviting smile can put anyone at ease, and it also makes you look like you're having a great time. Smiling makes people want to be around you and get in on the fun.

 

 Open up. When people are uncomfortable in a situation they have a tendency to close off from others and display closed body language. If you'd rather not be left alone, live it and show it.

 

• Be curious about the people around you. Don't be afraid to ask people questions and start conversations.

• Be ready for conversation. If someone starts a conversation with you, be receptive.

• Make sure you're displaying your openness by angling yourself toward other people, sitting or standing with an upright (but not stiff) posture, and uncrossing your arms.

 Use your eyes. Your eyes are not only your window to the world, they're also other people's window into you. If you bury your head in a book, stare at the floor, or look up at the ceiling, you close that window. Scan your environment with your eyes, and don't be afraid to make eye contact with people.

 

 Consider what your body is projecting. We all speak with body language, and you don't have to actually say anything to communicate a message to others. Unfortunately, your body may not always say what you want it to.

 Beware of self-comfort gestures. It's okay to feel nervous, bored or unhappy, but if you really want to socialize and meet people you should be careful not to appear to have any of these negative emotions. If you pay attention to what your body is saying, you can avoid putting up these barriers.

• Avoid touching your hand to your face, especially putting it over your mouth. If you have a drink, holding your glass by your mouth can give people the impression that you're not interested in talking to them.

 Approach others. If people aren't approaching you, why not go to them? Nothing makes you look more outgoing and approachable than actively seeking out people and talking to them.

 

• Be open minded. A lot of times the reason why we don't approach anyone is because we're being overly judgmental of our surroundings as a defense mechanism. Let yourself appreciate others and truly believe that you can have a great conversation with anyone.