My closest friends are the ones I can be completely myself around - no need to fake a smile or force small talk. They genuinely have my back no matter what, we laugh together often, and I can say anything without fear of judgement.

On a more general level, when I meet someone new or don’t know them as well, general positivity, don’t talk down to others, a good sense of humor, and (most importantly to me) not taking themselves too seriously.