What makes you decide that you like someone ?

Saudi Arabia
October 2, 2008 4:27pm CST
When you first meet someone, what makes you decide that you like him/her and want to have a friendship with him/her ? I would look at his/her eyes and smile. Eyes can tell you if they are sincere, and smile ... well, I can tell a real smile and a fake smile ... Please share ...
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@shell94 (990)
• Canada
2 Oct 08
I always look at a persons eyes. They are the windows to a persons soul. I also look at the way they carry themselves. If they slouch or stand tall. It can say alot about the type of person they are. Smiles are another thing. I agree with your thinking on them about showing sincerity. The way they speak also says alot, whether they are well mannered and such.
• Saudi Arabia
4 Oct 08
Thanks for sharing. I guess body language does speak louder than spoken words.
• Canada
2 Oct 08
I go by the eyes, smile and what they have to say. I don't like to judge people on their appearance but everyone does it naturally. I won't dislike anyone until I have a reason. I need to hear them speak and what their first few words are to know if I want to have a freindship with them. If they are negative about things I'll probably walk away but if they are happy, and positive then we can we'll get along fine.
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• Saudi Arabia
4 Oct 08
Thanks for sharing :-)
@taface412 (3175)
• United States
2 Oct 08
Usually the eyes can tell you, but you have to take into consideration how they react when be spoken to. Usually I do not go by first impressions having been a victim of the negatives of that myself...so what I do is for everyone and anyone I meet I watch how they act with different groups of people and how they speak. This tells me about their character. And if I notice they act one way with one group and another way with another group I know I most likely have a shady individual on my hands. It's all about reliability of character. This also is a good indication that they are an honest individual as well.
• Saudi Arabia
4 Oct 08
Thank you for sharing. Sometimes it's difficult to judge someone when we first meet them. I have a dear friend who's at first look is very quiet and shy, but once you get to know her, dear dear God, she just can't stop talking LOL
@bamakelly (5191)
• United States
2 Oct 08
Two hands -  This is a pic I am putting up here under this topic.
I would say that a person who has a nice smile and their eyes light up seems like a personable individual. If they seem easy going and friendly then I would be able to get along with them pretty easily. I usually get along well with people and I am friendly myself. If it seems that they are interested in what I have to say and enjoy a nice conversation with me then there is a good chance we could become friends.
• Saudi Arabia
4 Oct 08
Of course, if someone opens up to you, it is easier to be open and be friends with him/her. Thanks for sharing.
@Sheepie (3112)
• United States
3 Oct 08
Well, there's just something about them. They're humble, and won't talk behind my back, and they are real people, not those fakey people who just gossip all day because they have nothing to talk about. Real, intelligent people with views and opinions and would be worth talking to. They should not agree with everything I say!
• Saudi Arabia
4 Oct 08
Thanks for your response. Friends don't have to agree on everything. That would be unrealistic. And the gossip thing I totally agree. It is very very very painful when someone talk about you behind your back.
• United States
2 Oct 08
To me, actions speak louder than words. If someone says they are nice and all of that stuff, they have to prove it to me. Also, if I get a good vibe from them, most likely there'll be a friendship. I also go by personality. If the person has an outstanding personality that outshines any star, then hey, let's be friends. If they have a personality of an aggressive dog and say things before they speak, then they're best off finding someone else. I am very picky with my friends.
• Saudi Arabia
4 Oct 08
Not blaming you if you're picky. I know some people who are nice and all smile in front of you, but the smile doesn't reach their eyes. That is very disturbing for me. Or they're all nice and warm, but when you disagree with them, they become aggressive or totally defensive to the extreme. Thanks for sharing.