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16 simple social skills that will make you more likable

Rachel GillettJul 14, 2016, 22:05 IST

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Being likable is entirely under your control.

All it takes is the ability to pick up a few key social skills that build emotional intelligence.

To help you out, we sifted through the Quora thread "What are useful social skills that can be picked up quickly?," talked to an etiquette expert, and looked to some social psychology research.

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Here are 16 simple ways to start crafting a "million-dollar personality" and become the most likable person in the room:

Kathleen Elkins and Natalie Walters contribute to an earlier version of this article.