Be likable: top habits of likable people

When you meet someone new, do they like you at first, you think? What if you realize that a lot of people don't like you? What if you suck at the small talk?

It's best to realize that the first five minutes of meeting someone is the most important, you'd want to tweak yourself a bit to become much more likable.

Here are some tips:

• Always talk about something genuine. Don't make every conversation about business. Be yourself, but in a business-like way. You don't want to reveal personal details too much in a conversation that might involve a potential business clientele.
• Also, realize that everyone is probably better than you at something. Don't be insecure, but rather let them be better than you.
• Humble yourself, and allow people to talk about themselves as well. Let them be better, and avoid the ego.
• Don't be afraid to show some vulnerability, kind of like being humble. When people realize you have soft spots too, they won't mind warming up to you!
  
• Have that spark that people love. People love to be greeted when you walk up to them or when they walk up to you. If you take away their responsibility of opening up, they might just appreciate talking to you a lot more.
• It's better to meet somebody, and walk away saying "that was a great conversation." Instead of making the conversation awkward, you made it impressive and attractive. Both people liked it.
• Get people to talk about themselves, without them knowing about it. Work them into a casual conversation about a neat topic, then gradually transfer to a topic where you ask them about their life/business/etc.
• Lose your "power pose." Don't try to look all powerful, mighty, etc. Just square your shoulders, drop your voice down a tad, shake hands with a firm grip, and briefly and only slightly bow to the person before and after talking to them.
• You can give slight bows by tilting your head a little in and then out before and after the conversation.
• Lightly touch the person's shoulder or upper-arm in a casual, non-threatening way. This is as a manner to make them feel comfortable. Touch influences behavior, increases the chances of getting the person to comply, and make yourself more attractive and friendly. 
• Focus on what you can do for the other person, not just yourself.
• Close the conversation genuinely. Don't make it so common to say "nice to meet you", say something a bit more lengthy, such as "I am really glad I met you."

 Do you have any ideas on making yourself more likable? Comment, please. :)