If you'd like people to like you even more - try these tricks...

You’re probably just naturally likeable – but if you’re not, here are a few tricks that might just help:

• Smile – but do it gradually and wide. Flashing an instant smile looks phony.

• Stare – eye contact is critical. If you have trouble with that, try studying the other person’s eyes. What color are they? What shape? Do they have long lashes? Check out their eyebrows while you’re at it.

• Keep your distance. The average American likes you to be at least 26 inches away. Of course that can vary, so be sure to get a read on their comfort zone body language.

• Ask for a business card and treat it with respect. Take a good long look at it, make a comment, then let them see you put it away carefully.