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    The Science of Being Genuinely Likable

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    Discover the two research-backed habits that make people magnetic and socially included. Learn why 'just be yourself' fails and how to master the learnable skills of authentic popularity.

    The Science of Being Genuinely Likable

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    The most likable people don't just 'be themselves' — they actively work on becoming the kind of person others want to be around by shifting from self-focus to other-focus. When you stop trying to be impressive and start trying to be genuinely interested, likability becomes a natural byproduct.

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    To be well liked and having good social life and always being included

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