The 50th Law (with 50 Cent)

Master the nonverbal cues.
In certain settings, when people want to get
a fix on who we are, they pay greater attention to the nonverbal cues
we emit. This could be in a job interview, a group meeting, or a public
appearance. Aware of this, smart social performers will know how to
control these cues to some degree and consciously emit the signs that
are suitable and positive. They know how to seem likable, flash
genuine smiles, use welcoming body language, and mirror the people
they deal with. They know the dominance cues and how to radiate
confidence. They know that certain looks are more expressive than
words in conveying disdain or attraction. In general, you want to be
aware of your nonverbal style so you can consciously alter certain
aspects for better effect.
Be a method actor.
In method acting you train yourself to be able to
display the proper emotions on command. You feel sad when your part
calls for it by recalling your own experiences that caused such
emotions, or if necessary by simply imagining such experiences. The
point is that you have control. In real life it is not possible to train
ourselves to such a degree, but if you have no control, if you are

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continually emoting whatever comes to you in the moment, you will
subtly signal weakness and an overall lack of self-mastery. Learn how
to consciously put yourself in the right emotional mood by imagining
how and why you should feel the emotion suitable to the occasion or
performance you are about to give. Surrender to the feeling for the
moment so that the face and body are naturally animated. Sometimes
by actually making yourself smile or frown, you will experience some of
the emotions that go with these expressions. Just as important, train
yourself to return to a more neutral expression at a natural moment,
careful to not go too far with your emoting.