I’m sure I’m not the only one who has had the unusual sensation of developing a crush on someone and having no idea why. Not everyone has to fit a specific “type” for me to appreciate them, but there are definitely strange things that make people more beautiful – which leads to those unexpected crushes. Attraction is such a subtle concept: everyone has and seeks different attractive attributes, therefore there is no one-size-fits-all approach to be “more” attractive.

A new study discovered an easy approach if you’re seeking for random ways to increase your chances of attracting someone. According to a new study from Australia’s Macquarie University, males who ate more fruits and vegetables smelt nicer to women than those who ate a lot more refined carbs (sorry, bread and spaghetti fans). To find out, the researchers recruited “healthy young men,” then analyzed their skin for vegetable deposits and had them fill out an eating habits survey.

Men put on clean shirts and exercised to produce perspiration, following which ladies were brought in to sniff their sweaty t-shirts and describe their scent. What were the outcomes? A plant-based diet (mostly fruits and vegetables) resulted in “better”-smelling perspiration. Fortunately for meat lovers, the study also discovered that fat, meat, and eggs were connected with pleasant-smelling perspiration. If you want to make yourself even more appealing than you already are, here are some other odd things that, according to scientists, make you more attractive.

1. smirking:) Unfortunately, attracting more people is as simple as turning that frown upside down for anyone with a resting bitch face. According to a 2013 study by Golle, Mast, and Lobmaier, when asked to choose the more attractive face from a pair, participants chose the smiling faces — which makes sense, given that smiling makes you appear (and feel) more confident and approachable.

2. Being an excellent listener. If you have a habit of scrolling through your Instagram feed while people are chatting to you, it may be time to reconsider your phone-snubbing ways — because being a good listener is a highly desirable trait. “Listening is the way you actually connect with people,” says Dr. Jennifer Rhodes, licensed psychologist and creator of Rapport Relationships. “When people talk to someone whom they feel takes the time to listen, they feel safe and understood.”

3.  Having A Sense Of Humor. Class clowns, rejoice: having a strong sense of humor can increase your attractiveness to others. Researchers from Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, Canada, conducted a recent study in which 50 men and 50 women participated in a speed-dating event. They went on five to ten dates for four minutes apiece, then rated each companion on factors such as attractiveness and humor. Unsurprisingly, they discovered that funnier persons were considered as more beautiful by their peers – because who doesn’t enjoy a good laugh?