How to Be Charming

To be charming is to have an attractive, welcoming, polite personality. People are generally drawn to those with undeniable charm, although a fake and transparent charm can turn people off. A few simple steps can help you enhance your charm and build character.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Take a genuine interest in people. The biggest difference between those with believable charm and those who seem fake, is an interest in others. When you speak with someone, really listen, ask questions and respond appropriately.
2. Remember people's names and use them. There is a tendency for people to respond to the use of their own name. They warm towards others who thoughtfully use their names, and it's impressive if you remember someone's name after one meeting.
3. Be generous with comments and be gracious when you receive them. A willingness to give people credit for their positive actions and accomplishments is the sign of a person with charm and character. Likewise, if you accept compliments with grace and a simple "thank you," you will impress.
4. Greet others with a solid handshake and eye contact. A solid handshake generally communicates a strong personality and a high level of confidence. Eye contact helps you seem interested in people and make connections.
5. Carry yourself with confidence. To ensure that you appear confident, try to maintain good posture at all times, keep your head held high, and try to appear chipper. A sunny personality is charming in itself.