Thursday, April 10, 2014

How to Be Desirable

Improving your success in life may boil down to choosing the right friends, mates and partners. Your physical appearance and personality traits play a large part in how desirable you are to new people. Review the best ways to optimize your desirability before your next night out or next job interview.
Method 1 of 2: Personality Desirability
       

1
Be relaxed. A carefree attitude is very desirable, because so many people feel stressed and worried. They desire relationships that are positive and worry-free.
  • Try a joke to break an uncomfortable silence. Laugh regularly without covering your mouth to prove you are someone who knows how to have a good time.
2
Be confident. Go up to the other person or start a conversation. Don’t be self-deprecating when you are meeting new people.
  • Say “You caught my eye and I was hoping we’d have a chance to talk.”
  • If you have tried and the person doesn’t seem interested, have the confidence to walk away. Leave knowing that the person is losing out on a chance to get to know you.
3
Foster emotional intelligence. Pick up on physical and emotional cues, such as body language. Someone who has social smarts and empathy is a more desirable partner, because they will care about others’ feelings.
             
4
Be passionate about something. Employers, family members, friends and partners appreciate someone who has life goals. Whether it’s work, a charity, a hobby or a culture, passion will set you apart from others.
            
5
Be yourself. Instead of trying to project characteristics that you think another person would find desirable, try not to change how you act depending upon whom you are around.
           

6
Be self-sufficient. Needy and co-dependent people will turn people off quickly. A man who can cook or a woman with a successful career is very desirable for their independence.

Method 2 of 2: Physical Appeal

      

1
Give thought to your appearance. Don’t leave the house with wet hair, sweat pants or with mismatched socks. Generally, a few extra minutes ironing a shirt, shaving and combing your hair will improve your desirability.
  • A 1997 scientific study found that “self-care” factors had more influence on attractiveness than height, body type or other unchangeable attributes
2
Foster a sense of style. Invest in clothing that fits your body. You don’t need to buy “sexy” clothing, but both men and women respond to people who are self-aware and present themselves well.
  • Make sure you are dressing your age and accentuating your best traits.
  • If you need help with this step, ask a person who’s style you like where they get their clothes. Ask someone of the opposite sex what looks best on you when you go shopping.

3
Exercise. A person who exercises shows discipline and an interest in health.
  • If you are a woman and you want to work out in order to maximize your desirability, measure your waist circumference and your hip circumference. Divide the former by the latter. Aim for a decimal below 0.8, which is a sign of an hourglass figure.
  • If you are a man and you want to work out to maximize your desirability, aim to have a higher waist to shoulder circumference. Many women and men find a triangle torso more desirable than a flabby midsection.
4
Value your health. Desirability in a mate has its roots in finding a healthy partner for procreation. Eat a healthy diet, get plenty of activity and avoid habits like smoking and binge drinking.

           
5
Draw attention to your lips. Use lip balm, or if you are a woman, use red lipstick. In a social setting, plump, red lips are attractive and sensual.

          

6
Give the appearance of wealth. An expensive watch or nice coat may attract someone who is looking for a good provider. Although this might not be a lasting connection, it can lead to more options for partners.

         
7
Have good posture. Standing up straight with your shoulders back projects confidence, physical health and height. Consider consulting a physical therapist if you find it hard to change your posture on your own.














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