8 steps to make a good first impression…

These first impressions can be nearly impossible to reverse or undo, making them extremely important, for they set the tone for all the relationships that follow. Whether you are in your career or social life, it’s important to know how to create a good first impression.

This article provides some useful tips to help you do this. Ready? Let’s do it:

1. Be confident of who you are – Your natural confidence will show others how good you feel about yourself. The way you speak, the way you look at others and your body language will show that you have good self-esteem and you are sure of who you are.

2. Present yourself accordingly – If you are meeting someone important to you, please dress accordingly and groom yourself. It says, that a picture is worth a thousand words, and so the “picture” you first present says much about you to the person you are meeting. Example: Don’t put an old t-shirt and short pants for a date and don’t dress with jeans to an interview. Dressing well means you care about how you look. Iron that shirt, clean your shoes, wash your hair, shave, and look polish. Tips : How to Dress for a First Date and How to Dress for an Interview.

3. Body language – This is crucial for first impressions. Everything from your posture to how you carry yourself. Keep in mind where you point your feet, the position of your shoulders, making eye contact, and the way you shake hands. Use your body language to project appropriate confidence and self-assurance. Tip: If you feel nervous, do this!

4. Have a winning smile – “Smile and the world smiles too.” A warm and confident smile will put both you and the other person at ease. So smiling is a winner when it comes to great first impressions. Tip: Don’t overdo it. 🙂

5. Be positive – Who doesn’t like to be surrounded by positive people? Your attitude shows through in everything you do. Project a positive attitude, even in the face of criticism or in the case of nervousness. Try to learn from the other and to contribute appropriately, maintaining an upbeat manner and a smile.

6. Give a compliment – Everybody loves compliments, so give one to the person you are meeting. It is always the most powerful way to engage someone. Tips: 9 steps to giving the perfect compliment.

7. Avoid bad days – If you are depressed or in anxious mood, other will pick up on this from your facial expressions, comments and body language. Otherwise, snap yourself out of your bad mood.

8. Be interesting and interested – If you are really interested in meeting people and you’re open to learning about who they are, they will get this in a first impression. We all had the experience of meeting someone who seems not interested in getting to know us and just waiting to get out the door and head home. Instead of doing this, approach others with a genuine interest in who they are.

Key point: Much of what you need to do to make a good impression is common sense. But with a little extra thought, preparation, and your intuitive style you will make every first impression not just good, but great!

Thanks for reading me! have a good day!

xoxo,

Cristina