9 things you can do today to be more attractive

• It's possible to make yourself look more attractive in just a few minutes.
• Some strategies involve tweaking your physical appearance; others are more about your behavior towards others.
• We rounded up some of the simplest ways to boost your appeal.

Two time-tested ways to look better are eating a nutritious diet and sticking to a workout routine. Unfortunately, those strategies need a while to take effect.

If you've got a party tonight - or if you need to impress a date today - you'll be pleased to know there are plenty of ways to amp up your appeal within a matter of minutes.

Below, Business Insider has rounded up nine ways to make other people think you're more attractive - that don't take very much work. Think changing the color of your outfit or listening more intently to what your conversation partner is saying.

Read on to learn the tricks of the trade.