We have the power to influence people around us. How often do we consciously go out of our way to make people around us smile though? Doing so will not only brighten their day and lift your spirits, but the act becomes contagious and spreads to others. So, go ahead! Make them smile and start something...
1) Pay a compliment - people love to be complimented. But the trick is to make it sincere and something personal to them. If you show genuine interest in something about them, you are sure to get a smile. Avoid going overboard or saying something that will embarrass them. You may get a smile, but a flurry of other emotions will come with it that you may not want.
2) show an act of kindness - hold open a door, pay for someones coffee, buy some flowers just to give to a stranger. Seek out ways to be kind, and people will pay you with a smile.
3) Smile - I know it seems too obvious. But too many of us don't realize that we don't exercise our own smiles enough. If you show a big smile when meeting someone (either for the day or just someone new) , you are likely to get a good response.
4) Use nicknames - "Hey, sizzle chest." You'll get an immediate reaction when you come up with some fun (and not over the top) pet names
5) Make 'em laugh - keep on-hand 2-3 jokes or funny stories that either happened to you (better if it was) or to someone you know.
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