Being liked will indeed be more profitable. For example, it can only be felt when you are an entrepreneur who markets products. Of course, the preferred goods or services tend to be eyed by potential buyers and investors.
Even in everyday life, being liked also tends to make life easier. For example, you will get friendly treatment from around.
Natalie Kerr, PhD, a social psychologist and professor at James Madison University told Psychology Today to share tips that can be done. Three of them are summarized from the Inc page are as follows:
Seen More Often
You know, being seen more often makes you more likable. This is what is called the mer exposure effect or the exposure effect.
"There are findings showing an increased preference (or liking) for a stimulus as a consequence of repeated exposure to that stimulus."
So, what can you do by taking advantage of this point? You can start turning on the camera during online meetings, leaving comments on your friends' social media, then going to the gym at the same place and time can also increase the chances of meeting the same people.
According to Kerr, this approach requires sensitivity -- yes, you don't want people to feel like you're stalking them. But always being visible or familiar to others is a great first step towards being liked.
Asking question
Many experts find that asking questions is the most effective way to engage other people in a conversation, and then make you more likable.
The reason for this is because asking questions can keep the person focused, and let them know that you value their opinions and experiences.
Smile
According to research, smiling has many advantages. Research from Penn State University found that people who smile are more competent and attractive. And most people like people who smile friendly.
Even Kerr wrote in his research that people with an ordinary face but when they smile are judged to be as attractive as people who are beautiful but don't smile!