When you meet someone for the first time, there are many simple things you can do that will increase the chance they will like you almost immediately.

Jason Jacobsohn provides a list in his post 10 Ways to Get People to Like You From the First Encounter.

My personal favorite is at the top of his list — SMILE!

A relaxed, warm smile is one of the greatest ways to instantly connect with someone. When I meet someone new, I try to smile as if I was reconnecting with a great friend I hadn’t seen in years. It’s a simple thing to do, but it works great.

Try it and see how easy and effective it is!