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The One Personality Trait That Makes People Remember You, According to Psychologists

Research suggests confidence can get you noticed, but warmth is what makes people feel genuinely connected to you.

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What’s your idea of a great first impression? Confidence? Charm? The ability to hold a room? Most people would say yes to all of the above, and research confirms that those things do make you likable. They just don’t make you unforgettable.

A new analysis in Psychology Today by behavioral analyst and attorney Wendy L. Patrick draws on two recent studies to parse what actually drives attraction in first meetings, and the findings are more nuanced than “just be yourself” would suggest.

The first study, by Martje Buss and colleagues, found that dominant, extroverted behavior drives popularity in group settings — networking events, social gatherings,........

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