10 Ways to Make Your Boss Smile - The Muse

10 Ways to Make Your Boss Smile - The Muse10 Ways to Make Your Boss SmileMaking someone smile is a nice thing to do regardless. But when that person is your boss? Not to be too Machiavellian, but happy bosses mean extra perks, better projects, and even promotions. Here are some ways to get your superior grinning, so you can start reaping the benefits.Thanks to emotional contagion, if you smile, your boss will, too. (Wall Street Journal)Matching your managers communication style will automatically make him or zu sich happier. (Hcareers)Pick up the book your boss is reading- and eight other ways to win him or her over. (Forbes) If you wear this color, your boss will view you as more focused, committed, and trustworthy. Definitely smile-worthy traits. (AOL Jobs) Want to make your boss smile without sucking up? Heres how. (Money Crashers)Or you could just figure out what compliments he or she loves to hear. (Lifehacker)While youre in the giving mood, here are 24 fun and cheap gifts for y our supervisor. (Business News Daily)To make your boss smile, ask these three questions. (Dont Panic Mgmt)Seven things you can do to make your boss think youre wonderful. (Forbes)Bring in cookies or start an arbeitszimmer round of applause and you might make your supervisors day. (Inc.)Want more? Check out some of our great articles on becoming your boss favorite. 5 Non-Brown Nosing Phrases Your Boss Wants to HearBosses Tell Us 11 Things That Will Get You Promoted7 Ways to Become Your Boss Dream EmployeePhoto of smile courtesy of ?joyousjoym Blessings?.