it takes time to really get to know
someone but first impressions often
determine whether someone is willing to
spend more time learning about you in
fact people's first impressions are made
within seven seconds of meeting someone
new the details that someone takes in
about you all factored into how they
perceive you to be
whether you ace that job interview or
score a second date all depends on how
you project yourself here are some tips
on how to make a good impression one be
enthusiastic show interest in the person
you meet don't hold back or be afraid to
show that you're excited about something
in fact people often see passion as a
charming sign of strength and
inspiration showing your enthusiasm by
smiling or incorporating friendly humor
will make you seem approachable and easy
going to show respect people want to
feel respected before they reciprocated
be polite and show manners with please
and thank you and don't just focus your
manners towards the person you meet make
sure to treat everyone around you well -
as it shows a lot about who you are
for example if you're out for dinner be
sure to treat your waiters well not only
your date
three be open to new ideas openness is
an inviting trait so give new
experiences a shot you don't have to lie
and be enthusiastic about it if you
didn't enjoy it but let people know that
you're willing to try something new with
them this will also encourage them to be
open to your suggestions as well
engaging in new activity together is a
great conversation starter and can
create a sense of closeness for be
positive although life can be
challenging if you're able to make every
moment count and find the good even
within the bad people will be drawn to
your resilience you shouldn't be a blind
optimist but having a positive outlook
despite any hardships makes you seem
dependable 5 realize it's not all about
you it's great to show off your strings
when meeting someone new but people also
like to see a degree of humility because
it shows that you understand there's
always room for improvement there's a
difference between confidence and
self-centeredness to avoid seeming
conceited focus on larger concerns in
the world and be sure you're letting the
other person participate equally in the
conversation 6 try to avoid the bad days
timing plays an important role and while
there's only so much we can control if
something unfortunate happens that
deeply affects you you're not obliged to
follow through with a scheduled meeting
on the same day instead you can bring up
the issue and set up another time let
them know your time with them is
valuable to you so you don't want to let
unfavorable aspects of your life to
affect them or make them uncomfortable
it'll show wise judgment on your part
and demonstrate your ability to
communicate effectively 7 pay attention
to your body language body language has
four times the influence on first
impressions than the words that come out
of your mouth it's important to be aware
of the way you present yourself make
sure your posture is good make strong
eye contact and lean forward to express
interest
it's not the end of the world if you
don't make a good first impression even
if you meet with someone important but
don't feel like you have to be someone
else there will always be more
opportunities to connect with other
people what do you do that helps you
make a good impression
have you noticed anything other people
do that leaves a good or bad impression
on you feel free to share in the
comments below
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