What are first impressions?
First impressions are the nearly-instant conclusions we draw when meeting someone for the first time. We form this opinion by quickly observing someone's face, dress, posture, and tone of voice.
A first impression becomes a clear one that we use for all future interactions with that man or woman. It is very tough to change someone’s first impression of people.
6 tips
for making an excellent first impression
1. Make
eye contact:
Eye contact
is a nonverbal form of conversation. Making eye contact is taken as a display
of honesty and as a way of showing respect to the person that you're talking
to. Keeping eye contact additionally shows that you’re listening to the other
person and listening to what they are saying.
2. Smile:
An honest
smile makes humans comfortable and makes them feel welcome. A proper smile
reaches your eyes and creates an impression of trust and sincerity. If your
smile reaches your eyes, it will be visible even if you are wearing a mask.
3. Dress
for the event:
What you
wear contributes to your first impression. Ensure that your clothing is
suitable for the situation. Dressing too casually for a job interview may
create the impression that you aren’t serious about the job.
4. Be an
amazing communicator:
A great
communicator listens more than they communicate. A very good guideline for this
is to speak only a third as much as you listen. Listening more indicates that
you are being attentive and lets the opposite individual feel heard. If you
talk genuinely and listen well, humans will enjoy their interactions with you.
5. Use
fantastic body language:
Body
language is a large part of communication. Some simple suggestions for
high-quality body language are:
- Maintain an upright posture, whether standing or sitting, with your head held high. You'll present yourself as comfortable and confident.
- Keep away from crossing your arms or legs. This subconsciously closes you off from the opposite man or woman.
- Provide your hand for an awesome, firm handshake that is confident but not crushing.
6.
Response confidently:
Performing confidently, even if you don’t feel brave, will create an influence on confidence. If you seem confident, people are more likely to have a good first impression of you.
