Miao Zhi, Class 3, Senior 1, Shenzhen Xin’an Middle School Instructed by Tang Ying Have you ever paid attention to interpersonal relationships? In fact, they are very important to us because they can make us live happily or meet troubles. To be a popular person is what you should seek for, and it is crucial for everyone. How to become a popular person? Here are some things that need to be done. In the first place, you should know how to clean yourself up, and not look slovenly and untidy. Shakespeare said, “Clothes often show personality.” Only by looking smart can you make a good impression on people who don’t know you. Just imagine a person with a sloppy appearance standing in front of you, do you think he is popular? Nevertheless, a good appearance doesn’t mean dressing luxuriously and gorgeously. Whether in the society or on campus, there are some people who want to achieve the eye-catching effect with strange clothes, which is not good and will leave a bad impression on others. In a word, appearance is a way of life. If you have no idea on how to present yourself, you are nobody. Simultaneously, inner beauty is also a key to being a popular person, which plays a most important role in social interaction. Firstly, Victor Hugo said, “A kind heart is like the sun.” Helping each other is perhaps the most closely related behavior with kindness. As a saying goes, “A bit of fragrance clings to the hand that gives flowers.” It’s only when you have love that you can get on well with people. Helping others is a great symbol of kindness and respecting others is the foundation of human beings. For instance, as a student, concentrate your attention on listening to the teacher in class and don’t do other things, like doing the homework from other unrelated subjects in class. Also, you should say hello to teachers when you meet them, as that shows respect for your teachers. In addition, it is impolite to talk about others behind their backs. Don’t judge people by their appearance. What’s more, treat others’ achievements with respect instead of envying them. Secondly, a sense of humor is necessary. Humor can not only resolve embarrassment, but also adjust the atmosphere. Obviously, humor can help our work, study, and life as it is beneficial to our physical and mental health. Not everyone has an innate sense of humor; however, a sense of humor is usually acquired in relation to others. In order to develop a sense of humor, one must have an open mind and the ability to deal with unpleasant events and people. Humor also requires a broad spectrum of knowledge and optimistic thinking. Who doesn’t want to make friends with humorous people who can make you laugh? Thirdly, being confident and positive is helpful. I believe that no one likes to get along with a person who has a poker face every day and feels like others owing you much money for a long time. Be brave to express your ideas in public, and show that you are magnanimous. Let others see your strengths, then you can become popular. When it comes to showing your strengths, you have to cultivate your own special skills. As we’ve seen, the classmate who can play a musical instrument is always popular and attractive. That is to say, mastering a skill, such as singing, programming, playing basketball, and so on, can help you become more popular. To conclude, everything ought to be ideal for a person. You should have a good appearance by dressing properly, be a kind soul and have brilliant ideas if you want to be popular. Be a person with rich knowledge and good qualities that can influence others instead of being superficial, from the outside to the inside, from shallow to deep. | 