culled from:personalbrandingblog.com
It’s true that you only have one chance to make a good first impression. It’s also true that first impressions are often lasting ones. For that reason, it’s important that you do all you can do to influence a positive reaction when people meet you. Here are tips to making a great first impression:
1) Be presentable. The
initial impressions people have of you are made before you say a word.
Your clothing, grooming and posture say a great deal about who you are.
When you know you’re going to be in a situation where you’ll be meeting
new people, dress the part. Make sure your hair is combed, dress neatly
and stand up straight.
2) Make eye contact, but don’t overdo it.
Connections are made through eye contact, but too much eye contact can
be viewed as aggressive or make the other person uncomfortable. During
the initial introductions is a good time to make eye contact, but you
don’t need to maintain it during the entire conversation. Alternate
between establishing and breaking eye contact throughout the
conversation.
3) Smile and mean it. Don’t give a fake or forced smile. Be genuine with the attitude that you’re happy to be meeting a new person.
4) Give a firm handshake.
During the handshake, make eye contact, smile and give your greeting,
such as “Nice to meet you.” The handshake should be with one hand,
holding the other person’s hand firmly, but not crushingly.
5) Say the other person’s name.
Saying a person’s name shows you’re engaged and paying attention. It
also makes the other person feel special and can be a helpful trick to
remembering names if you tend to forget them.
6) Listen. There are
few social graces that show as much respect and make others feel good
than listening. People like to feel heard. Show that you’re listening by
making eye contact, smiling or nodding to show you’re engaged, and
responding to what the other person is saying, not with your own agenda.
Whether you’re going in for a job
interview or are networking with potential clients, first impressions
can make or break your success in the initial meeting. Improve the odds
of influencing a positive response by looking the part, having a great
attitude and fully engaging with the other person.
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