1/ Get a full night's sleep so you'll be at your most alert and aware. 2/ Have strong opinions that are loosely held but be open to having your mind changed 3

1/ Get a full night's sleep so you'll be at your most alert and aware. 2/ Have strong opinions that are loosely held but be open to having your mind changed 3/ Listen. No, really listen. Shut up, stop just waiting to respond to what someone said and listen to them as if you made the first contact with an alien species that was giving you the keys to the universe. Don't interrupt, don't rush to spout out an answer. Don't let your mind wander 4/ Make solid eye contact. 5/ Smile as much as you can. Note: Don't force a fake smile if you're not feeling it. 6/ Don't be overly negative or critical. Don't be an asshole. 7/ Give honest and genuine compliments. Also, I have a specific playlist of music that gets me in an active mood that I listen to before any social events, speaking to a group or going out on dates. It's made a world of a difference for me.