THE LIKABILITY SCORECARD

After any conversation, rate yourself: WITH 10 BEING THE BEST SCORE and then add up your scores to see if you are truely likeable

PRESENCE (0-10):

  • Did I smile genuinely?
  • Was my body language open?
  • Did I maintain appropriate eye contact (60-70%)?
  • Did I match their energy level?
  • Did I lead with warmth before competence?

ASK (0-10):

  • Did I ask 10+ questions?
  • Did I ask 3+ follow-up questions per topic?
  • Did I move beyond surface questions?
  • Did I use "I'm curious" framing?
  • Was it 43% me / 57% them?

PAUSE (0-10):

  • Did I pause 2-3 seconds before responding?
  • Did I let them finish without interrupting?
  • Did I reflect back what I heard?
  • Did I allow comfortable silences?
  • Did I avoid filling every gap?

AUTHENTIC (0-10):

  • Did I find a "me too" moment?
  • Did I share appropriate vulnerability?
  • Did I give a specific compliment?
  • Did I share a relatable imperfection?
  • Did I use their name 2-3 times?

TOTAL SCORE:

  • 35-40: Highly likable interaction
  • 25-34: Good, room for improvement
  • 15-24: Needs work on specific areas
  • 0-14: Review framework and try again