Most of the time, it's pretty obvious when your coworkers like you. They'll smile at you and make an effort to seek you out in the office. They'll swing by your desk to chat, make lunch plans, or invite you to happy hour.They'll act like friends, basically.However, sometimes, the signs aren't as clear. Maybe you're newor shyand struggling to tell whether or not your colleagues accept you. It's important to be able to tell whether you're meshing in with the office culture.Here are seven more subtle signs that your coworkers like you, even if it doesn't always feel like it:1. You're self-awareYou know yourself pretty well. You acknowledge your weaknesses, but you don't harp on them. You're generally pretty honest and authentic.Those are traits that might not seem like a big deal, but can go a long way when it comes to endearing you to your coworkers. While it might sometimes seem like fake flatterers often get ahead, in healthy work cultures genuineness is valued.2. You're able to get colleagues to do favors for youThis sign is a bit counterintuitive, but it all boils down to the "Ben Franklin effect." You might think that doing favors for other people would make them like you. However, as Changing Minds notes, Franklin once wrote, "He that has once done you a kindness will be more ready to do you another than he whom you yourself have obliged."Basically, the more favors colleagues do for you, the more they'll like you as they internally justify helping you to themselves.3. You tend to mimic othersYou don't want to creep people out by going too overboard on your copy cat behavior. However, as Business Insider previously reported, one NYU study found that "mirroring"or copying someone's body language, gestures, and facial expressionscan actually make people like you more.So if you consistently mimic the behavior of those around you at work, odds are they probably view you pretty positively.4. You compliment peoplebut not too oftenGiving compliments is a key strategy when attempting to establish a positive relationship.However, you don't want to overdo it with flattery in the office. Complimenting people too frequently will make you look insincere.As Shana Lebowitz previously reported for Business Insider, "positive comments will make more of an impact if you deliver them only occasionally."5. You don't seek out attentionYou might think that you need to constantly put yourself out there in order to win friends in the office. Interacting with others is crucial, but avoid becoming an attention hog.Writing for Forbes, Travis Bradberry points out that, "You don't need to develop a big, extroverted personality to be likeable. Simply being friendly and considerate is all you need to win people over."6. You're great with namesThis is a subtle trick that you can use to make others like you at worksay your coworkers' names as often as possible.In Inc., Larry Kim writes:"Let's face itwe're all huge narcissists and we all love the sound of our own name."If you're great with names, you're probably making a great impression on those around you.7. Your coworkers tell you about themselvesEstablishing positive relationships in the office isn't entirely about how you come across. It's also about how you make those around you feel. This means demonstrating respect, asking the right questions, and showing a genuine interest in the lives of the individuals you work with.If you find coworkers sharing their life stories with you, that's a great sign.SEE ALSO:7 signs you can't trust your coworkersJoin the conversation about this storyNOW WATCH: 5 ways to change your body language to make people like you
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