Be it the workplace or just any social situation we all like to get some attention from the people we're with at the moment. But just because these people are around you and talking to you, does it mean that they like you too? Well, whether you know how they feel about you or not, there are certain smart yet harmless mind tricks that you can try on them to ensure that people start liking you more. When people like you better, chances are that things will play more in your favour and this can come in really handy when you're at your workplace (better coordination and cooperation with team members). So, try out these tricks for yourself and see just how well they work their magic.

When you're hanging out with a group of people and you want a certain someone to like you more, make sure you make eye contact with that person and especially when someone cracks a joke. This shows that you're comfortable around the person and might give them a sense of the same feeling. This way they'll start taking a better liking to you seeing as how you feel most comfortable around them.

Did you know that when people do favours for you they end up liking you a lot more? Well, say you're at work, and you need someone to grab a file for you from another floor. Just ask them to do it and even if they don't want to, they'll start thinking of it as something really tiny and they'll also start justifying their behaviour. They may think things like, “he’s my friend,” or "I'm sure he'll return the favour". So, not only will your work get done, but the other person will end up liking you more too.

Always remember that you don't have to talk your way into everything. Sometimes staying silent can get you the answer. So, if you've asked someone a question and they're slow to respond, try to not take the conversation further. This way the person will feel that he is obligated to answer since you're silent.

When your hand and palms are open, people are more likely to trust you and agree to what you're saying. So, when you have a conversation with someone, keep your palms open and you just might win them over. Also, when someone asks you for something, rather than pointing with your finger, use an open palm to show them the way.

One thing most people don't know is that people tend to mirror the body language of the person they're talking to, to better understand what the person is feeling. So, when you have a conversation with someone or better yet when you're asking them a question, do so while also nodding your head. Chances are they'll end up agreeing with you.