An open person is always cheerful, cheerful, sociable, attentive to others, positive. These qualities attract other people, help to make friends, work and live with pleasure, while isolation and complexity, on the contrary, usually repel others. But not everyone is able to behave this way; the inferiority complex, habit, and hostility to the world interfere. If you want to become open, start working on yourself - and after a while your life will change for the better.
Instruction manual
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Of course, openness primarily lies in the internal qualities of a person, but you should start with appearance, because, as you know, it can change the mood, habits and even character. Therefore, first try to look open: smile more often (a smile automatically adjusts to positive and attracts the attention of others), relax, but do not slouch, do not fold your hands on your chest, do not clench your fists, keep your head straight, look with a cheerful look. If the mood is bad, this may seem like an impossible task, but after a few minutes you will notice that you have become more cheerful and more fun.
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Openness does not consist in excessive sociability, this quality means the absence of fear and constraint in communication and goodwill. Learn to communicate: do not avoid situations when you need to talk, do not miss the opportunity to compliment someone or have an interesting conversation. If you don’t know how to get somewhere, ask passers-by. Greet people more often: with neighbors, the elderly, sellers. Take the initiative in conversation, even in unfamiliar companies or in a strange place. There is no need to specially think over replicas, try to act offhand to look natural. And if, from excitement, you began to stammer or forget your name, don’t close yourself, it’s better to laugh out loud at this situation. A sense of humor is also a useful quality.
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Developing communication skills does not mean being chatty. Open people are more likely to listen than to talk. Be attentive to the person you are talking to, show interest in the topic of conversation, ask questions and avoid talking a lot about yourself. Respect other people no matter what they say.
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Openness is also often associated with utmost honesty, but frankness is not always helpful. Do not lie (people don’t respect and trust them for this), but you don’t need to directly say everything you think. If your thoughts and feelings can offend another person, it is not necessary to show them.
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And finally, the most important qualities of an open person are cheerfulness and a positive attitude to life. This attitude is not developed immediately, you need to constantly work on yourself. Learn not to give in to sad thoughts, not to be upset due to mistakes or troubles, to take advantage of them, to see good points in everything. Along with this, an adequate self-esteem will be formed.