The document discusses the results of a likability test which found the person to be 67.14% likable. It then provides explanations of facets that contribute to likability, including friendliness, humor, happiness, kindness, positivity, tolerance, and honesty. Research studies on likability and its relationship with these traits are referenced.
The document discusses the results of a likability test which found the person to be 67.14% likable. It then provides explanations of facets that contribute to likability, including friendliness, humor, happiness, kindness, positivity, tolerance, and honesty. Research studies on likability and its relationship with these traits are referenced.
The document discusses the results of a likability test which found the person to be 67.14% likable. It then provides explanations of facets that contribute to likability, including friendliness, humor, happiness, kindness, positivity, tolerance, and honesty. Research studies on likability and its relationship with these traits are referenced.
friendliness generally exude openness, warmth, and enthusiasm; they often make others feel welcome and comfortable. Congenial people are obviously likable as they make us feel warm and fuzzy. They also often smile and make everyone feel included.
Humor: We like people who make us
laugh, and we feel drawn to people who humorously break the tension in demanding situations. Moreover, moods are contagious, and we like to spend time with those who are happy and energetic. It is also important to be able to balance passion and having fun; humorous people who can be serious while maintaining a positive vibe are often especially well-liked.
Happiness: One element that attracts us
to others is the feeling that they are happy with who they are – comfortable in their own skin and where they are in life. People who thus have “nothing to prove” will often have an easier time being honest, taking a genuine interest in others, and manifesting an air of ease and straightforwardness around themselves.
Kindness: Kind people are helpful,
generous, and considerate; they tend to draw others to them. We tend to want to connect with people who have been caring to us. We also tend to pay special attention to such people – those who seem appreciative of us and are genuinely humble in their interactions with us. Understandably, we like to spend more time with individuals who are empathetic, charitable, courteous, and nurturing toward us than with those who are the opposite.
Positivity: Optimistic people make others
feel empowered and happy; they positively a!ect those around them since they can find something good in most people and situations. This trait also covers lavishing others with positive and encouraging comments. Moreover, such people tend to show positive body language such as strong posture, smiling, and having open shoulders.
Tolerance: People who score high in this
trait are often curious about and interested in others while showing tolerance and understanding, which in turn makes them interesting to others. They also practice active listening and make the people around them feel seen and important. People high in this trait are likable since they are approachable and do not have a judgmental attitude. We often do not like to have conversations with those who have already formed an opinion of us in their heads and are unwilling to listen.
Honesty: Research has shown that we
gravitate toward people who can be relied upon to be honest, dependable, and loyal. Such people are often consistent and try their best to not let their own moods a!ect how they treat others. Likewise, such people try to be genuine – clear and frank about their opinions – and strive to avoid lies, betrayals, and misleading others. Trustworthy individuals generally know who they are and are confidently comfortable in their own skin.
References
Reysen, S. (2005). Construction of a
new scale: The Reysen Likability Scale. Social Behavior and Personality: An international journal, 33(2), 201-208. Feistauer, D. & Richter, T. (2018). Validity of students’ evaluations of teaching: Biasing e!ects of likability and prior subject interest. Studies in Educational Evaluation, 168-178. Wong, J., Shea, M., Wang, S., & Cheng, J. (2019). The encouragement character strength scale. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 66 (3).
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