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3 Things That Can Make You Look Smarter, According To Science
Your body language determines if others see you as intelligent
The way people perceive you can be the key to your personal and professional success. Sometimes, just giving the impression that you’re smart can set in motion a positive chain of events.
Recruiters, during job interviews, often choose confident candidates. You can be talented and skilled, but if you look awkward and timid, you may get passed over.
So, to be successful, you must not only be smart. Others must also see you as smart.
This article highlights 3 simple and science-backed tips to help you increase your chances of appearing smarter.
Leaning in to listen
The more you lean in (literally) to another person as you are talking, the more intelligent you seem (and tend to be).
The way you lean your body can have a significant influence on your body, including how others perceive you.
Leaning in signals interest.
When you lean in during a conversation, you project a level of interest. People see you as genuinely interested in them and what they’re saying.
