The first impression that people have of you is important in determining how far you'll go. It is therefore necessary to impress and present your best the first time around and provide a positive impact.
Though it is unfair for people to judge before getting to know you, you can't help it that humans have the tendency to trust their preconditioned ideas of how people should look and behave. Even you are guilty of it too.
Whether you are preparing yourself for a job interview, the first date or to go out in the world with your daily routines, you should always look and present your best self. Everyone whom you meet for the first time will make a judgment. They'll like you or don't or just don't give a "hoot" about you.
If you care about your personal growth, your career and building great relationships, focus on your personal presentation, getting yourself noticed, making an impact and be taken seriously.
The easiest thing to imprint your image in someone's mind even before you open your mouth for the first time is to offer a warm smile. A genuine warm smile will never fail to impress and make others feel good around you.
Bad breath and body odors are a sure "turn-off". If you have either one or both of these issues, you must seriously overcome them. If you are using perfume or cologne, make sure that you aren't putting on too much.
To be confident, you should act confident. Having a considerable amount of self confidence produces positive vibes and shows that you like yourself. When you do like and believe in your own worth, you project an attractive and pleasant personality.
You should have some "dress sense". Wear attire that suits the occasion. If you feel uncomfortable wearing something avoid from using it because it'll make you uneasy. People can tell that if you are conscious of how you look.
Limit your hand movements and other gestures that may imply that you are nervous or aggressive. Show your interest by having eye contact when speaking or listening to someone.
Sending Out Your Best Silent Message will show you the key elements of a first impression and offer skill building tips.
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