Making a great first Impression
SOME USEFUL TIPS TO MAKE A GREAT FIRST IMPRESSION:
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'K#P,o0_.a/L+HFOB Business ForumThe person you are meeting for the first time is notinterested in your ¡°good excuse¡± for running late. Plan to arrive a few minutesearly. And allow flexibility for possible delays in traffic or taking a wrongturn. Arriving early is much better that arriving late, hands down, and is thefirst step in creating a great first impression.forum.fobshanghai.com9n0j,N7m7B+k/?-W
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.g1Q$j:J's:]#U1R%f3W0o[A Professional Business Forum]If you are feeling uncomfortable and on edge, this can makethe other person ill at ease and that¡¯s a sure way to create the wrong impression.If you are calm and confident, so the other person will feel more at ease, andso have a solid foundation for making that first impression a good one. FOB Business Forum.[6F7f0S;Y+|)T
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Of course physical appearance matters. The person you aremeeting for the first time does not know you and your appearance is usually thefirst clue he or she has to go on.
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.Q$\$D2i%U,@(JFOB Business ForumBut it certainly does not mean you need to look like a model to create a strongand positive first impression. (Unless you are interviewing with your localmodel agency, of course!)
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j4I:F;[/J3z3^-c+KThey say a picture is worth a thousand words, and so the¡°picture¡± you first present says much about you to the person you are meeting.Is your appearance saying the right things to help create the right firstimpression?%|+F;G:A.m&L2R$k
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Start with the way you dress. What is the appropriate dress for the meeting oroccasion? In a business setting, what is the appropriate business attire? Suit,blazer, casual? And ask yourself what the person you'll be meeting is likely towear - if your contact is in advertising or the music industry, a pinstripebusiness suit may not strike the right note! [A Professional Business Forum];z:u:j2T;f3F:|:j
For business and social meetings, appropriate dress alsovaries between countries and cultures, so it¡¯s something that you should payparticular attention to when in an unfamiliar setting or country. Make sure youknow the traditions and norms.N,d)U-m.Y%p+m8V"P
And what about your personal grooming? Clean and tidyappearance is appropriate for most business and social occasions. A goodhaircut or shave. Clean and tidy clothes. Neat and tidy make up. Make sure yourgrooming is appropriate and helps make you feel ¡°the part¡±.[A Professional Business Forum]0f(r7x8J3L9v"t&a
&i*t.c)O+B'r({6l3PFOB Business ForumAppropriate dressing and grooming help make a good first impression and also help you feel ¡°the part¡±, and so feel more calm and confident. Add all of this up and you are well on your way to creating a good first impression. forum.fobshanghai.com1G+~(B,M#a3d s'Y
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A WORD ABOUT INDIVIDUALITY:
&n2K:M*m/k;l[A Professional Business Forum]The good news is you can usually create a good impressionwithout total conformity or losing your individuality. Yes, to make a good first impression you do need to fit into some degree. But it all goes back to being appropriate for the situation. If in a business setting, wearappropriate business attire. If at a formal evening social event, wearappropriate evening attire. And express your individuality appropriately withinthat context. forum.fobshanghai.com:}:[*j#o#X:S
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"Smile and the world smiles too." So there ¡s nothing like a smile to create a good first impression. 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. But don't go overboard with this - people who takethis too far can seem insincere and smarmy, or can be seen to be"lightweights".
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When it comes to making the first impression, body languageas well as appearances speaks much louder than words.
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Use your body language to project appropriate confidence and self-assurance.Stand tall, smile (of course), make eye contact, greet with a firm handshake.All of this will help you project confidence and helps both you and the other person will feel better at ease.
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.N2t*b o/Z!uFOB Business ForumAlmost everyone gets a little nervous when meeting someone for the first time.Which can lead to nervous habits or sweatyFOB Business Forum-L&Z9~%Z7M
palms. By being aware of your nervous habit, you can try to keep them in check. And controlling a nervous jitter or a nervous laugh will give you confidence and help the other person feel at ease. forum.fobshanghai.com9P1u;Q9B's%H:|-Q8h
SMALL TALK GOES A LONG WAY...
.O8_,U9~6q*x!DFOB Business ForumConversations are based on verbal give and take. It may help you to prepare questions you have for the person you are meeting for the first time beforehand. Or, take a few minutes to learn something about the person you meet for the first time before you get together. For instance, does he playgolf? Does she work with a local charitable foundation? -K0Q9J3h9G4U
!w#u4Z)A!bbusiness forum,trade forum,business opportunity,Business China,Business India,Brazil businessIs there anything that you know of that you have in common with the person youare meeting? If so, this can be a great way to open the conversation and to keep it flowing.forum.fobshanghai.com7|"L!A.g,d%s8L&y#I
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4h9V)Q9z8}!y%r,j5m"lFOB Business ForumYour attitude shows through in everything you do. Project apositive attitude, even in the face of criticism or in the case of nervousness.Strive to learn from your meeting and to contribute appropriately, maintaining an upbeat manner and a smile.
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It goes without saying that good manners and polite,attentive and courteous behavior help make a good first impression. In fact,anything less can ruin the one chance you have at making that first impression.So be on your best behavior!
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One modern manner worth mentioning is ¡°turn off your mobile phone¡±. What first impression will you create if you are already speaking to someone other than the person you are meeting for the first time? Your new acquaintance deserves100% of your attention. Anything less and you'l create a less than good first impression.6w7b&X!N p-d$e/t2o!f
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KEY POINTS
7u(S5a5N([4q+JFOB Business ForumYou have just a few seconds to make a good first impression and it ¡s almost impossible ever to change it. So it's worth giving each new encounter your best shot. Much of what you need to do to make a good impression is common sense. But with a little extra thought and preparation, you can honeyour intuitive style and make every first impression not just good but great.
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