Yourself
Cultivating an air of mystery is not to be confused with being fake, putting on airs, or trying to be someone you are not. It is simply being yourself without hiding behind a wall of people pleasing. It’s about not exchanging fake pleasantries or sharing truths about yourself with people who are not terribly important to you. So be in the moment, and be yourself fully. Value the air of mystery that draws people to you.
Further techniques
• Acquire a Mona Lisa smile. This is a tad clichéd, but it is a strategy worth mentioning. A subtle half smile suggests that you know something. And inevitably the other person will want to know what that is. Never, of course, tell them. They will go mad.
• Speak softly. Use your inside voice. When you speak softly, people will feel com