Some people go to parties and make new friends with ease. They are warm and comfortable around new people and are engaging in conversation. Others tense up in social situations and aren’t sure what to say or who to say it to.

What traits allow some people to breeze through a party while others get stuck overthinking every move? Is it because some folks have natural charisma or are simply more adept at conversation? Others have a hard time finding things to say and aren’t sure who to approach.

Oxford University alum Dr. Josie A Peters, who posts about science on TikTok, recently shared a study showing that being likable in social situations comes down to having the right mindset. She says it starts with believing that people will like you.

@josieapeters Mindset really can make a measurable difference n! #educatoraward #science #edutok ♬ snowfall – Øneheart &........

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