How Make a Powerful First Impression
They say the first impression is the last one - which is true. However, there’s no need to get hung up about making the wrong impressions. According to Nicholas Rule, a professor at the University of Toronto, you make your first impression every time you see someone, even if you know them well.
This is good news because your personality development can change the way you are perceived by others. Think of your self-improvement plan as resetting things and let’s learn about things that will leave a long-lasting impression on people that you meet. In this article I list out five easy tips that anyone can do that will drastically help you cultivate a great first impression.
1 | Master Your Posture
You will never see a successful person slouching in a social situation. For personal development, the way you interact with people is very important. Someone with crossed arms looks naturally anti-social whereas someone who is constantly fidgeting comes off as nervous. If you want to appear more confident, act like it even if you are anxious. Keep your head up, keep the spine straight and keep a gentle smile while talking to others.
2 | Be Attentive And Present
A key to your self-improvement is the way you reciprocate communication with people in daily life. You can improve your interpersonal skills by appearing to be more attentive in social situations. If you put your phone down and carefully listen to the person you are in a conversation with, you are more likely to leave an impression of being a nice and confident person. You will notice how many people will be willing to listen to you, take your advice, and help you in difficult times if you are present in the moment with them.
3 | Don’t Dismiss Small Talk
It is true that talking about the weather, or a piece of decoration seems trivial to most of us. After all - what is the point? One research establishes small talk as a trust-builder in communication. Many of the people on their journey to personality development learn that small talk has the power to create an impression on your peers and acquaintances. If you add small compliments or jokes during the five minutes of small talk, you will be added to the person’s good books. If you want to learn more about how to make effective small-talk, read my most popular article - Fail-Proof Formula To Charismatic Conversations.
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4 | Careful With The Gestures
While polishing your personal development, work on your gestures too. For example, a firm handshake or confident eye contact will establish you as someone who has leadership qualities and innate charisma. In fact, a study in 2008 also deduced the results that people with form handshake are more likely to get a job rather than those who have a weak handshake.
5 | Dressing Up
And lastly, everything about your persona including glasses, shoes, clothes, and accessories can create an impression. You don’t have to dress up too fancy or use expensive things but acquiring a taste for dressing well will take you a long way.
“Dressing well is a form of good manners.”
To Wrap Up
You can easily master the art of first impressions with self-help and being mindful of the way you appear to others. In the words of J.K. Rowling, “A good first impression can do wonders.”
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