25 FREE Ways to Appear More Attractive

  1. Make eye contact.
  2. Pay someone a genuine compliment.
  3. Try the special every once in a while.
  4. Floss.
  5. Dance. Even if you think you’re a terrible dancer.
  6. Don’t be a drunk.
  7. Lower the goal from “Get their number” to “Enjoy connecting with someone new.”
  8. Listen.
  9. Pick up that thing they just dropped and hand it back to them.
  10. Remember names.
  11. Read more.
  12. Smile. Even if you think your smile looks goofy. Do it anyway.
  13. Be kind to kids and animals.
  14. Learn how to roll up your sleeves.
  15. Put the phone away. Observe.
  16. Care less about what others might think, and trust yourself a bit more.
  17. Don’t slouch.
  18. Get the door.
  19. Don’t be a goof. Go ahead. Take yourself seriously…
  20. … just don’t take yourself too seriously.
  21. Carry a bit of cash.
  22. Call instead of text.
  23. Ask questions, then take a real interest in the answers.
  24. Keep an eye out for stray hairs.
  25. Always leave them wanting more. A little mystery can go a long way.

Items at very top of post: Blazer by Bonobos, shirt by Ledbury, Pants by Banana Republic (very old,) suede monks by Wall + Water (also very old,) watch by Hamilton.

Joe

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