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Imagine, you are invited as a guest speaker to address the large group of audience. You are one of the renowned leading expert in your industry but have no confidence to present yourself standing on stage in-front of a huge crowd. Here comes the importance of first impression.
It takes a tenth of a second to form an impression.
There are few attributes that form a great first impression. Communication is the most important part of your personality.
The way you are perceived by someone largely determines the influence you have over them. Everything that you do or don’t do either adds to or takes away from your credibility and capability to influence people.
People get your first impression within the 30 seconds of the initial contact with them. This is something that happens even before you get sufficient time to demonstrate your abilities. The first impression that is created is often irreversible. If you appear cool, clean, confident, stylish, and pleasant; it helps you to win folks over.
If you are concerned about yourself and want to leave a good first impression, you need to do the following:
1. Dress properly and accordingly:
Your dressing sense plays a big role in creating a good first impression. This makes it more important to make sure that your wardrobe is clean and neat. Your dressing should be presentable and appropriate according to your position. Your attire gives you an extra sharp look that will help you create a good first impression.
2. Remain fit:
Your fitness has an important role to play in your physical appearance therefore, pay a lot of attention to doing exercise. It is also seen that employees who are overweight are less productive and less energetic as compared to the ones who remain fit. When you are physically fit, it helps in generating energy and you look sharp.
3. Hairstyle:
Some people don’t pay attention to their hairstyle which makes them look like a complete wreck. A nicely done hair is better than shaggy and sloppy trendy hairstyle.
4. Keep your face tidy:
The first impression is not just about your clothes, a person who meets you for the first time also look at your face. Put a smile on your face, stay happy and don’t wear tiredness on your face irrespective of life problems you may have, we all do, but that should not reflect on your face. A pleasant personality excites deeper conversation.
5. Stand straight:
If you slouch, it immediately gives the impression that you are not confident enough to face people. Keep an excellent straight posture when you meet people. When you are pleasant and confident, it makes it a lot easier to create a good first impression.
