The Surprising Dale Carnegie Secrets That Completely Changed How People See Me in Seconds
8) I smile more
It sounds almost too simple to matter, but Dale Carnegie was clear about it—smiling is one of the easiest and most powerful ways to make a good first impression.
I used to underestimate how much my facial expression shaped the way people perceived me. If I was lost in thought, nervous, or just neutral, I didn’t realize that I might come across as unapproachable.
But when I made a conscious effort to smile more, I noticed an immediate shift.
People responded with more warmth. Conversations started off on a lighter, friendlier note.
