Being popular begins by being happy with who you are. Follow these steps, and people will be begging to be a part of your "in" crowd.
You Will Need
Smile
Listening skills
Empathy
Positive attitude
Enthusiasm (optional)
Steps
STEP 1 Greet with a smile
Greet everyone you see with a warm smile. Chances are they will smile back.
STEP 2 Initiate conversations
Initiate conversations. Ask people about events in their life.
Be enthusiastic when you talk to people to let them know you are excited to talk to them.
STEP 3 Listen
Give people your undivided attention when they are talking to you.
STEP 4 Respond with empathy
Respond to people with empathy. Be encouraging and supportive.
If someone is telling you a story about something that made them angry, get angry with them.
STEP 5 Be positive
Be positive. Do not talk negatively about other people.
STEP 6 Help others
Volunteer your time for others in need. It could be to help someone move, to paint a room, or to help raise money for a charity.
STEP 7 Play a sport or hobby
Play a sport or begin a hobby of interest and have fun.
Kristin Chenoweth performed the song "Popular" on the original Broadway soundtrack to the musical Wicked.