Something You Should Know Why People Do or Don’t Like You & The Power of Asking for Help
Dec 29, 2025
Nicholas Boothman, a communication trainer and author known for 'How to Make People Like You in 90 Seconds or Less,' explores the science of likability. He reveals how quick first impressions form and shares tips like maintaining eye contact and using open body language. Wayne Baker, a business professor and author of 'All You Have to Do Is Ask,' discusses the power of asking for help, demonstrating how it enhances effectiveness and fosters generosity. Their insights on social connection and collaboration are both enlightening and actionable.
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Hips Drive Perceived Dance Skill
- Motion-capture research shows good dancing centers on hip sway and sync with music, not arm flailing or stiffness.
- Hips signal coordination, strength, and creativity that attract mates.
First Two Seconds Shape Judgments
- Humans decide how they feel about someone within two seconds based on fight-or-flight cues.
- Visual, vocal, and verbal alignment creates trust while mixed signals trigger discomfort.
Four-Second First Impression Formula
- To make a strong first impression, look people in the eye, smile, open your body language, and synchronize with them.
- Then quickly look for common ground to build rapport.