8) Others think highly of your sense of humor

An important component of being perceived as likable is being seen as someone who can make others laugh. This is also an indication that you can connect with people since humor is about understanding and relating to other people

. Be careful though, you don’t want to be known for telling terrible jokes! [1] In fact, women who say their sense of humor is one of their most attractive traits are actually judged more negatively by men than those who don’t mention it in their dating profiles.

9) Others ask for your advice on certain topics

Being asked for advice is one of the best signs you’re an expert on something. If people are turning to you for guidance, it’s because they trust your expertise and value your opinion.

Make sure that others know about your area of expertise by putting yourself out there as an advisor or lecturer on certain topics.

If people have trouble finding information about you, invite them to contact you directly by way of a contact me button on your website or other online profile.

10) The truth hurts. And not everyone can handle it.

We live in an era of fake news and alternative facts. When you think about it, it really makes sense—the person who reads people best is often confronted with uncomfortable truths about what other people are thinking or feeling.

Unfortunately, not everyone can handle those kinds of revelations. Sometimes, rather than confront their own shortcomings or misperceptions, people simply reject such truths as lies. That’s unfortunate for everyone involved—and in some cases, dangerous.

If you have a knack for reading people but tend to keep quiet because you don’t want to cause conflict or hurt feelings, try offering your insights graciously instead of bluntly and see how things go!