@kamolilhamov @kamolilhamov - Did you know that a single glance at a person's face is enough to form a first impression? Research shows that it takes between just 33–100 milliseconds for someone to form judgments about your character. Such a short amount of time is clearly not enough to accurately gauge a person’s character. But it’s only natural for us to make assumptions about someone when we first meet them. We also get attached to our initial impressions of others and find it difficult to change our opinion. Even when presented with contrasting evidence. As the old saying goes, you never get a second chance to make a great first impression. Read on to learn why first impressions are so powerful and how to make a good first impression that will last.
First impressions matter: here’s why - First impressions last. Whether they are accurate or not, it normally takes a long time and concerted effort to change a first impression. Because they are largely subconscious, first impressions are very persistent. Even in the face of contrary evidence. Because of our implicit biases and cognitive biases, we see the world and other people through our own set of filters and make decisions based on them. All of your relationships are affected by the first impression that you make. If people’s first impression of you is that you are friendly, competent, and trustworthy, they are more likely to feel comfortable around you. They are then more likely to consider you a friend and open up to you.
- People you meet are also more likely to remember you and recommend you to their friends and coworkers. Because of this, making a good first impression impacts your networking. This kind of social capital can have far-reaching effects on both your personal and professional life. Other people will spread their good opinions about you. If the first impression that you create includes competency, this will instill confidence in others of your abilities and skills. They are more likely to trust that you can perform the tasks assigned to you and achieve the goals that have been set. This can provide you with greater latitude in how you perform your tasks and achieve your goals. On their own, each of the above is a good example of why first impressions matter. When you combine their effects, a good first impression becomes even more important. Creating a good first impression can generate a lot of personal power. A good first impression also tends to provide opportunities. Potential customers would be more likely to become actual customers. Referrals through networking can result in new job offers.
9 tips for making a great first impression - Eye contact is a nonverbal form of communication. Making eye contact is taken as a show of honesty and as a way of showing respect to the person that you are talking to. Maintaining eye contact also shows that you’re paying attention to the other person and listening to what they are saying.
Smile - A sincere smile puts people at ease and makes people feel welcome. A genuine smile reaches your eyes and creates an impression of trust and sincerity. If your smile reaches your eyes, it will be seen even if you are wearing a mask. If you feel a tightening of the muscles around your eyes, you know that your smile shows in your eyes.
Dress for the occasion - What you wear greatly contributes to your first impression. Caroline Dunn and Lucette Charette of The National Research Council of Canada found that “People are affected by your appearance, whether or not they realize it, and whether or not they think appearance is important.”
- In short, what you wear has consequences.
- Make sure that your clothing is appropriate for the situation. Dressing too casually for a job interview is likely to create the impression that you aren’t serious about the job.
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