How to create a good first impression

A first impression is crucial to many things, such as job interviews,sales, meeting people and pretty well any other interaction you can think of. Their are a few things you can do to ensure a better first impression.

• Be on time: When you are late it puts a negative impression in someones mind of you before they have even met you.
• Be yourself: Don't try and be someone you are not, be happy and confident with yourself and people will be more receptive of you.
• Present yourself appropriately: Hygiene is big but also make sure you are dressed appropriately for the situation. Be sure not to over dress or under dress for the occasion or meeting. Conform to the situation but be sure to set yourself apart at the same time and ALWAYS ALWAYS SMILE!.
• Make small talk: This is important as it allows the person you are interacting with to get to know you and relax a little. As well it allows you to get to know them and relax as well.
• And finally be courteous and attentive at all times: Make sure not to offend the person you are interacting with. Depending on the scenario this could mean having an idea of another culture. Make sure to be attentive repeat key things they say to you so they know you are paying attention to what they are saying. This will make them feel important as well as that you are listening the more comfortable and important you can make them feel the better your interaction will go.

These are tips there is no sure fire way to make sure that you will make a good first impression and their are many other tips to doing this These are but a few to help you.

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