Don't underestimate the power of smiling. Andreas Rentz/Getty Being likable is entirely under your control. All it takes is the ability to pick up a few key social skills that build emotional intelligence.

To help you out, we sifted through the Quora thread "What are useful social skills that can be picked up quickly?" and highlighted our favorite answers.

Here are 11 simple ways to start crafting a "million-dollar personality" and be the most likable person in the room: