Most people want to be welcoming to others. It’s natural to want to be friendly and want to help others feel comfortable about you. Simply put, being liked is a pretty great feeling, and making others feel happy when they’re around you is rewarding.

USE FIRST NAMES

While it doesn’t apply to all situations, in most more casual settings, you’ll have the ability to choose between someone’s first or last name when addressing someone. As long as the other person is okay with that, it would be best if you tried to use first names to create a more straightforward, safer-feeling atmosphere. Think about it. You’re more likely to have your attention grabbed by someone saying your first name than your last one. On top of that, you’re more likely to react with a festive mood when someone uses your given name, whereas your last name being used denotes formality or, sometimes, even aggression.

ENGAGE IN STORYTELLING

Storytelling engages people and is a useful way to spark conversation, especially among quieter people or those who don’t know what to say. It gives you a great jumping-off point for future topics of discussion, too

BE THOUGHTFUL

Being thoughtful is a surefire way to showcase that you’re a safe person to be around, and actions speak louder than words. When you indicate that you are aware of and compassionate for the people around you, they’ll naturally adopt more positive thinking toward you.

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MIRRORING

Mirroring is a rather interesting and somewhat sneaky way to encourage others to feel safe and comfortable, both around you and in general. It involves the act of subtly mimicking an individual’s actions and posture through body language, which will relax them even though they don’t know why. There’s a balance to be struck, and mirroring too much usually puts people off. But in general, mirroring will encourage others to feel more positive around you.

SLOW DOWN

Have you ever found yourself standing awkwardly by as someone’s words tumble out of their mouth a mile a minute, ruining your ability you comprehend them? It’s hard to feel comfortable around someone you can’t understand this way, as you may not know how to stop or slow them down. Speak slowly so people can process what you say easily.

SMILE

Smiling is a great way to make someone feel safe and comfortable. It’s the universal feel-good sign.

BE CONFIDENT

Confidence can be intimidating, but it can also make others feel safe around you. Being able to show from the beginning that you’re a confident person tells other people that you have your stuff together and have things under control.

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