3 Ways To Instantly Improve Your Likability and Trust | Ep. 081

Are you unknowingly making people distrust you?

In this episode of King Moves, Ethan and Justin break down three primal, often overlooked signals that can make or break how people perceive you.

From waves to handshakes to toasts, these social rituals have ancient origins—and they still influence trust today.

Whether you're navigating a boardroom, a networking event, or a late-night jog, your gestures speak before you do. Learn how to harness these signals to project confidence, warmth, and trustworthiness.

This isn’t about being polite. It’s about being intentional.

What you will learn in this episode:

• How to instantly increase trust without saying a word

• How to make a stronger first impression in meetings and networking events

• How to avoid subtle body language mistakes that repel people

• How to use historical context to improve your modern interactions

Questions answered:

• What's the strange connection between waves, handshakes, and toasts?

• What subconscious cues are people picking up from your body language?

• How can gestures impact personal safety and professional credibility?

• Is your fist bump building trust—or breaking it?

Listen to the full episode to learn how your smallest moves can have the biggest impact. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.