In expressing emotion and recognizing it in social interactions at work, the first step is really to use your emotions to cultivate liking- the warm feeling, the sense of trust that you have for fellow workers in your organization. We know that people are more likely to get things done and be persuaded by people they like. So what can you do to cultivate liking at work through your emotions? Studies have shown- for example-warm smiles, and laughing, and being modest in how you approach other people. Even really simple things, like, having friendly rapport and just talking about the daily things that make up life really cultivate this feeling of liking that are great for social interactions at work. Next step is one of the most important qualities of social relationships at work, which is respect. It is feeling appreciated and esteemed by other people. Amazing new studies are showing that when we feel esteemed and valued by friends and work colleagues, reward circuits in the brain are activated. To convey respect, you can bring a lot of the wisdom of the emotions into your social interactions. Think about how you’re listening to people. Be open to their ideas. Express humility. Think about how you’re orienting your body, and your eye contact, and your tone of voice to other people. Practice appreciation and gratitude whenever and wherever you can. When we show co-operative tendencies in organizational units, our active cooperation spreads to other people and makes them more collaborative and cooperative. Practicing kindness is a really important way to cultivate healthy interactions at work. Using emotions wisely in your social interactions at work can positively enhance and uplift your work life drastically.