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What Makes Someone Likable? 5 Key Factors That Influence People’s Perception of You
Glinda the Good Witch said it best: It’s all about popular. Sometimes it seems that being likable is the key to thriving socially and professionally in our culture (whether you like it or not). After all, when Glinda gleefully belts the lyrics, “It’s not about aptitude, it’s the way you’re viewed,” she has a point. As attractive as likability can be, it’s also a pretty complex characteristic — and if it isn’t top of mind for you, there’s nothing wrong with tuning out the opinions of others. But for those curious about its nuances, we unpacked the pros and cons of trying to become more likable and narrowed down five factors that can impact how others perceive you. Read the article — aptly, one of our most popular of the year — to learn more about likability.
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