It’s clear how being friends with your coworkers generally make your work easier: You spend a huge part of your working hours during the workday with them and are involved in the same kind of work and environment with them. Yet many of us haven’t mastered the art of turning professional relationships into personal friendships. Here are some tips to help you make it happen from day one: 1. Smile a lot. There really is no other accessory that attracts new friends more than a smile. Read more.