1. EXERCISE INFLUENCE
One of the most important benefits of being friendly is that you can make an impact on someone’s life. Everyone goes through ups and downs during the day. Someone you’ve met may have just had the worst day of their life, and just by deciding to give them a hand or a smile, you can single-handedly impact their day in a great way.
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2. YOU RECEIVE UNEXPECTED BENEFITS
More often than not, if you show someone kindness and friendliness, you can get unexpected benefits. We’re not at all saying that you should be nice to people just so you can get something in return, but if you express kindness from the heart and don’t expect anything in return, the person you just helped will feel your energy and may pleasantly surprised you with a gift or a returned favor. You just never know.
3. YOU MAKE NEW FRIENDS
A friendly approach to the people you meet will open the door to new contacts. You never know if the person at the bus stop is your soulmate. Be open to adventure and new acquaintances.
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4. CREATE A DOMINO EFFECT
A smile is contagious. When someone smiles or just radiates a pleasant energy, people want to be with them, get to know them, and feel more inspired to pass that positive energy on to someone else. It’s a magic recipe for the domino effect: Do something nice for one person, help them see the light, and the chance of that person doing something nice for someone else increases significantly.
5. MAKE A FIRST IMPRESSION
Even if you’re having a really bad day or going through some personal stuff, always remember that you don’t know what other people are going through. That’s why it’s important to make a great first impression and leave a positive impression of yourself on the other person’s mind.
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6. LEAVE THE DOOR OPEN
Being friendly to the people you meet will also leave the door open for future relationships. You never know who you’ll be long-term friends with, or even short-term friends, but no matter what kind of relationship you potentially have with someone, it’s always great to keep communication open. Maybe in a few weeks, months or years you will both be in the same industry or work for the same company.
7. ESTABLISH MUTUAL RESPECT
If we all walked around angry, we’d probably all be very lonely and upset all the time. It is in our human nature to want to feel connected to each other and to be loved and accepted. By being friendly to others, you will set the stage for mutual respect.
After all, being friendly to others will help you feel better about yourself!
