Vanessa Van EdwardsScience of People, Science Of People · Behavioral Researcher, Founder, Author, Harvard Instructor

THIS is why you’re not approachable!

9 Mar 2026 · 0 min

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Vanessa Van Edwards shares four body-language fixes to seem more approachable: keep your hands visible, drop the scowl, stop using your phone as a shield, and make eye contact. Small changes signal you're open to talking to people.

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