first impression: the importance of initial encounters

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first impression ‘you can’t judge a book by its cover’ what are first impressions? first impressions are the almost-instant conclusions we draw when meeting someone for the first time. we form this opinion by quickly taking in information about a person, including their face, dress, posture, and tone of voice. first impressions matter: here’s why first impressions last. whether they are accurate or not, it normally takes a long time and concerted effort to change a first impression. because they are largely subconscious, first impressions are very persistent. even in the face of contrary evidence. because of our implicit biases and cognitive biases, we see the world and other people through our own set of filters and make decisions based on them. all of your relationships are affected by the first impression that you make. if people’s first impression of you is that you are friendly, competent, and trustworthy, they …
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nds to provide opportunities. potential customers would be more likely to become actual customers. referrals through networking can result in new job offers. and a good first impression can improve our chances of promotion when you’re evenly matched on skills and experience with other applicants. 9 tips for making a great first impression now that we’ve covered why first impressions are so important, here are some tips to nail that first meeting. 1. make eye contact eye contact is a nonverbal form of communication. making eye contact is taken as a show of honesty and as a way of showing respect to the person that you are talking to. maintaining eye contact also shows that you’re paying attention to the other person and listening to what they are saying. try to make eye contact before you start talking, and maintain regular eye contact during your conversation. you do, however, need …
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be authentic people can be remarkably quick to pick up on insincerity, so it pays to be yourself. constant worry about whether you are saying or doing the right thing often comes across as insincerity as well. being authentic means knowing your strengths and weaknesses and communicating them in a considerate way. 5. be a good communicator a good communicator listens more than they talk. a good guideline for this is to talk only a third as much as you listen. listening more shows that you are being attentive and lets the other person feel heard. as founder of first impressions ann demarais points out, people always remember how you made them feel. if you communicate clearly and listen well, people will enjoy their interactions with you. 6. use positive body language body language is a large part of communication. some basic guidelines for positive body language are: · stand …
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impression. consider the following questions and then fill in your best guess: · a. it takes ________ seconds to make a first impression. b. it takes approximately _____ more meetings to change or undo a bad first impression. c. _______% of our message is through our body language. d. _______% of our message is through our tone. e. _______% of our message is though our words. answer key: · a. it takes 30 seconds to make a first impression. b. it takes approximately 20 more meetings to change or undo a bad first impression. c. 55% of our message is through our body language. d. 38% of our message is through our tone. e. 7% of our message is through our words. name two situations where you have made a positive first impression 1. how did you do this? 2. what was the impact of making a positive first impression? …
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first impression ‘you can’t judge a book by its cover’ what are first impressions? first impressions are the almost-instant conclusions we draw when meeting someone for the first time. we form this opinion by quickly taking in information about a person, including their face, dress, posture, and tone of voice. first impressions matter: here’s why first impressions last. whether they are accurate or not, it normally takes a long time and concerted effort to change a first impression. because they are largely subconscious, first impressions are very persistent. even in the face of contrary evidence. because of our implicit biases and cognitive biases, we see the world and other people through our own set of filters and make decisions based …

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