Eight Surefire Ways to Become Popular

What makes a person popular? Good people skills. The ability to converse well, to manage conflicts, to influence others, to make other feel good about themselves, and leadership skills are all attributes that can enhance popularity.

1. Develop strong self-esteem

   Self-esteem is very significant to popularity. Research conducted shows that popularity and self-esteem fluctuate together.

2. Uniqueness/Improve yourself and learn new skill

   Everybody is special, but to be among the most popular, you have to find out where you are best at and improve it. Having a special talent, skill, good ideas, being fun to be around and being someone your friends are proud of is uniqueness. If you don't think you're special, remember that it's never too late to learn new skill or improve yourself.

3. Sense of humor is very important

   Not everybody can be the life of the party, but if you want to increase your popularity learn a few strategies that will get you through social situations. Popular people know how to laugh at jokes as well as add something to a group. Get acquainted with people who have flair for this and learn from them.

4. Be culturally connected

   Stay aware of what people around you are into, and stay informed about what's going on outside your circle. Being in touched with what's going on around you doesn't mean that you have to become involved in activities that aren't right for you.

5. Learn how to be a part of a crowd

   Remember that there are many crowds you can be part of, and each crowd has its own spin on things. To be part of a certain crowd, you have to take into consideration what is good for the group and you'll need to be comfortable with the values of the group.

6. Give great importance to moral dimension

   People should like you well because you can be trusted because trust is the core issue in building friendships. You must be a person who can keep secrets, kind and don't gossip.

7. Be cooperative

   You don't have to sell out on your values or beliefs just to be popular, but you have to be easy to get along with. If you want to be popular, be flexible and learn to practice this skill.

8. Respect adults and authority figures

   Popular people are respectful to adults and listen to authority figures. If you do, you are most likely to be well like by adults and you'll receive more support from them.