Vanessa Van Edwards shares body language tricks to seem more approachable: keep your torso open, use croissant feet to signal openness, position yourself near exits so people find you when they're ready to talk, and give an authentic smile with a subtle eyebrow raise.
How to Be More Approachable Approachable Tip Number one have an open torso. Try to always keep your torso open and angled towards the room or people who are approaching you shows that you're not closed off. Second, use croissant feet. This way someone sees that you are physically open to the room. Third, people make a big mistake of standing at the entrance. You don't want to stand right where people enter. You also don't want to stand right next to the food or right next to the bathroom. People are usually busy thinking about and doing other things. The best place to stand is right where people exit getting their drink drink in hand, they are ready to mingle. Fourth, use an eyebrow rate so if you see someone across the room that you want to approach you, you can raise your eyebrows just slightly. This shows interest, openness and entry. 5. Wear a conversation starter. Wear something that people might talk to you about. 6. When you are approached or when you're in the beginnings of an interaction, treat people like they're an old friend. Even if you don't know them yet. The energy you bring to an old friend is much more warm and welcoming than a stranger. Lastly, be smile ready. Be serious. But when someone shares something good or something exciting or you are truly excited to meet someone, show them a big authentic SM.
