Bald Eager

Are there any psychological hacks for getting people to like you?

--Self-Improvement Junkie

In social interaction, there's a balance between keeping it real and keeping it strategic. Going mad-enthusiastic over somebody you've just met is cute -- if you're a labradoodle. (That also makes it more forgivable when, in your excitement, you pee on the person's shoe.)

There are two essential pieces of advice for getting people to like you: 1. Cool pursuit instead of hot pursuit. 2. Shut up and...