We judge people based on two factors—warmth and competence,” Van Edwards says. “So when you’re in an interaction, you want to have a balance of warmth and competence cues.”
What are those? Here’s one example of each and then something to watch out for.
WARMTH CUE
Raised Eyebrows
We raise our eyebrows to communicate excitement or curiosity or simply signal Although we often do this unconsciously, there are good ways to do it with intention. For introverts, raising eyebrows can be a helpful, easy way to begin engaging. “If you are talking, and you’re noticing you’re not getting a lot of eyebrow raises,” Van Edwards says, “it might be someone else’s turn.”
