Your colleague walks in, starts talking and the entire floor breaks into laughter. Another colleague walks into meeting room wearing beautiful stilettos and turns heads within seconds. How many times have you wished you were as popular as your colleague? Well, you spend 7 to 10 hours every day at work and it is quite natural to feel that way. 

May be somebody is more talented, better looking and well may be better spoken than you. The good news is you can still be popular at work, with just few changes. You can gain popularity at workplace if you strive for it. In fact, it clearly contributes to improved productivity. Here are few easy tips to help you be more popular at work: 

1.Call your colleagues by their name 

Everybody loves to hear his or her own name. When you call someone by name, it makes him or her feel special. It shows you are interested in talking to them. You will gain importance by giving importance. And the best way to do that is by calling his or her name 

2.Work on your sense of humour 

You don't need to be a Jim Carrey or an Adam Sandler at work. It is ok if you cannot come up with a spontaneous joke. Not everyone is gifted with a good sense of humour, but anybody can crack a joke. Think of a joke beforehand that will work well. However, remember you shouldn't offend anyone. Idea is to make the other person like your company. . 

3.Seek and provide help 

When you ask for small favours, the other person feels important and wanted. However, do not misuse it to the extent of irritating the other person. Also, whenever possible volunteer to help. Go out of your way to help people who need it. 

4.Listen more than you talk 

Just shouting at a top of your voice doesn't make you popular. As popular person is someone approachable and liked by all. When you listen to others, you have a better understanding of others and they feel important. Nobody likes people who go on and on about themselves. Everyone wants to be heard. So it is important that you listen to make people like you. 

5.Give genuine compliments 

Try appreciating the girl who is dressed better than you and surely you will feel better. Appreciation doesn't mean you are bad or at the weaker level, it only shows your confidence. Compliment a person and make their day. He or she will remember you even after going home. 

6.Remember your strengths 

Keep reminding yourself of your strengths. If you've been hired for a job, you must have something to offer the team. Focus on the strengths you possess, rather than the skills or knowledge you lack. So, trust yourself. There is nobody else like you. Work on your strengths. 

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