5 Tips To Create A Positive First Impression
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1. - Analyze your attire. - Do your clothes project an appropriate personal image?
For example, if you’re trying to cultivate an executive presence in a fairly formal industry and company, do you dress the part by wearing suits? If you want people to view you as creative, do your clothing (and jewelry) choices reflect your individual creativity? Personal shoppers and stylists are great resources to help you upgrade your wardrobe and overall ‘look.’
2. - Role-play your verbal communication. - Do you speak clearly, professionally and at an appropriate pace and sound level when first meeting someone? Ask a friend to role-play and look for ways you can modify your verbal communication to create an improved first impression.
3. - Evaluate your non-verbal communication. - Do you shake hands like a like a limp fish? Practice non-verbal communication, such as shaking hands firmly and establishing good eye contact to ensure you aren’t doing anything that could damage a good first impression.
4. - Examine your attitude. - Do you smile when first meeting someone, even if you’re busy and have other things on your mind? Are you focusing on that person and giving them your full attention? If not, you might be harming your image.
5. - Scrutinize your grooming (hair, make-up, cleanliness, etc.). - Does your hair (and make-up, if female) project the image you want to project? Maybe it’s time to consult a stylist for an updated style or sit down with a make-up artist to create a different look.
Source: Forbes
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