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How You Can Build Trust With Everyone You Meet

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When you meet someone and you want to establish trust, your body language is one of the most important things to keep in mind. You may think that it’s something that’s easy to control, but having a bad posture will make people doubt your sincerity even before they hear what you have to say. In fact, there are several other elements that come into play as well when establishing trust with another person. This article will show you how each one works:

1. Control Your Body Language

  • Keep a straight back, don't cross your arms or legs.

  • Maintain eye contact with the person you're talking to. Don't look away for more than two seconds at a time.

  • Speak slowly, clearly and calmly—no one likes an anxious person!

2. Be authentic and honest

Here's the thing: people can smell a fake from a mile away. And when we sense that someone isn't being authentic or honest, it makes us feel uncomfortable and distrustful of them.

That's why it is vital to be authentic and honest in all your relationships. Don't lie, don't bluff and don’t try to be someone you are not; just be yourself!

Being authentically yourself means showing your emotions, showing your vulnerabilities as well as your strengths without fear or guilt associated with these traits. In other words, there's no need for you to pretend that everything is OK when it’s not – instead, share what's going on inside so others can help support and encourage you through difficult times rather than feeling like they have been cheated out of something by not knowing the truth about how life is treating them at present (or ever).

3. Listen, listen, listen

Listening is more important than talking. When you listen well, people will trust you and feel safe with you. Listen to what the other person is saying: don't just think about what you want to say next or interrupt them before they're finished speaking. Pay attention to the feelings behind their words (the tone, body language and facial expressions). What are they really trying to say? How can they best express their main idea or specific details?

You should also be aware of your own body language and facial expressions when listening. If someone needs a hug or a reassuring pat on the back, give it!

This might seem like common sense but in practice it's not always so easy as simply "listening." To make sure that we're actually hearing what others have said instead of focusing on our own thoughts and worries I recommend asking questions such as "What exactly did xyz mean?" Or "Can I ask why xyz happened?"

4. Ask for feedback and act on it

It's important to ask for feedback, even if it's negative, because it shows that you're open to criticism and willing to learn from your mistakes. Once you've received feedback, use it as an opportunity to improve yourself. Ask questions about what went wrong in the situation and how you could have done better instead of focusing on defending yourself or getting angry.

After receiving feedback on a situation, make sure that you actually act on the advice given before moving onto another situation where similar things may happen again! This way, people will trust you more because they know that when they give advice or suggestions they'll actually be heard and will have made a difference in your life (even if it's just in small ways).

5. Show appreciation and gratitude

Showing appreciation and gratitude is an important way to build trust. This doesn’t mean you have to shower your colleagues with compliments (as long as they’re sincere). You can also show appreciation by acknowledging their hard work, willingness to go above and beyond, or simply being there for them when they need help. And if you want to show appreciation for something that somebody else has done for you, try writing them a thank-you note—they'll be so touched!

When it comes to gratitude, people often find that it's easier said than done. But even if someone does something small like giving you their parking spot or helping you find something on the Internet late at night when everyone else has gone home, let them know how grateful you are! They may not realize just how much their kindness means until they hear it from someone else (you!).

6. Give credit where credit is due

If you want to build trust with someone, giving them credit for a job well done is a great place to start. Giving credit where it's due is an excellent way of showing that you appreciate their hard work and effort.

You may be thinking, "But isn't credit earned? Shouldn't I just say 'thank you'?" Well, no. Credit may be earned by doing something well but it's not given just because someone did something good. It's not in your hands whether or not they get any recognition for what they've done but if it's your responsibility as their manager or leader (or as part-time boss), then it's up to you to acknowledge the good work they've done by thanking them and giving them proper credit.

7. Be consistent in your actions, words and values

This is a great way to build trust. It’s not enough to say you value something, or that you believe in something; if it’s not reflected in your actions, people will doubt your words. The best way to be consistent with your actions is by setting up systems and processes that ensure you can keep doing what needs to be done on a regular basis.

8. Establish credibility and trustworthiness early on, if possible

This means being honest, open and transparent. If you're asked a question where the answer might reflect poorly on your character or professional ability, give it thought before answering — think of how you would feel if someone else gave this answer to your question.

Establishing credibility by sharing your experience and expertise goes hand-in-hand with establishing trustworthiness by showing empathy and understanding. If another person asks for advice or help, be there for them — offer suggestions when appropriate but also respect their own autonomy over their decision-making process.

  • Building trust takes time, effort and consistency but it can be done

  • Trust is a process. It takes time, effort and consistency, but it can be done. Here are some tips on how you can build trust with everyone you meet:

  • Be consistent. Consistency is key in building trust with people because it shows that you're reliable and trustworthy over time. If someone knows what to expect from you, they'll be more likely to trust you in the future when there's something important on the line.

  • Deliver on your promises. This one sounds obvious but so many people break this rule! Don't let them down by doing exactly what they'd expect from someone who isn't trustworthy at all times—even if something unexpected happens! If someone asks for help moving furniture or working late hours until everything else gets completed before deadline day arrives tomorrow morning (and let's face it: these kinds of things happen all too often), then do whatever necessary without hesitation or questions asked about whether or not this task really needs completing right now instead of later tonight after dinner because family members' schedules aren't as flexible around mealtime as ours might seem like right now).


It doesn’t happen overnight and it requires constant care and attention from you if you want to build trust with everyone you meet.

In order to do this, you must be authentic, honest, consistent and you have to listen to others as much as possible. The more time you spend doing these things with the people around you will help establish the foundation for long-term relationships built on trust.

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Taylor Symmank

Meet Taylor -- Taylor is a retired NFL athlete that has been featured in major media outlets including Sirius XM Radio, ESPN, FOX Sports, CBS Sports, Bleacher Report, Dallas Morning News, New York Post, Washington Times, and Sports Illustrated. He has spent time with some of the world's top performers in sports and in business. He aims at helping others break through what is keeping them stuck, so they can become winners in every area of their life. He has also been working with Ryan Stewman side by side for some time now and has been helping individuals continually level up their life.
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