How to be More Friendly

Written By Colēgia

Expressing yourself in a positive manner is great as it can help you experience new things in life. A great way to express yourself like this is to practice being friendly. Today we want to talk about some easy ways to do this and why it's important.

Take Initiative With Spending Time

Many of us have busy lives and things such as spending time with others can often be in the back of our minds. This is something we need to change as there are many great aspects to spending time with the people we love and care about. One of the best ways to adopt a more friendly attitude is to take the initiative with spending time with others. This is good for several reasons. It demonstrates that you're willing to put in the extra effort to be around someone by trying to work things out schedule-wise with them. It shows that you care about them by trying to be inclusive when it comes to events. The act of inviting someone is good because it highlights that you respect them and consider them when it comes to planning. Applying this to new people you want to get to know is also good as it is a great way of breaking the ice.

“Many of us have busy lives and things such as spending time with others can often be in the back of our minds.”

Be Sincere

Another fantastic way to have a more friendly attitude is to focus on being sincere. One way we can do this is to give others genuine compliments. The best kinds of compliments are ones that are specific to an individual. For example, if you know that your friend puts extra effort into doing their best in school, then giving them those positive affirmations can not only make them feel better but also show that you support their choices. An honest compliment can go far into boosting someone’s confidence and in turn, it can give you an easy way to express yourself. Trust is an important part of being friendly as we want to be our authentic selves and allow others to feel comfortable doing the same as well.

“Another fantastic way to have a more friendly attitude is to focus on being sincere.”

Empathize And be Kind

One of the last major ways to be friendly is to practice kindness and empathy. Both of these concepts are fundamental to having deeper meaningful relationships. Active listening is a great way to do both of these. This involves focusing on what someone else is talking about and giving them the proper amount of time and attention. Everyone wants to be heard and being someone who actively demonstrates this can show that you care. We can work on empathy by talking with others and asking about what they care about or where they came from. Something as simple as sharing your life story can help others gain a better insight into what you value which can, in turn, allow them to relate better. Kindness also helps make the world go around and can let you express yourself in ways that can highlight your appreciation for others, such as by being generous. A friendly attitude can go a long way and it's as easy as adopting a kind mindset.

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