7 Ways to Make a Good Impressions

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7 Ways to Make a Good Impressions

 

 

 

 

Impressions are important: They leave an initial taste in people's mouths that

can remain prevalent for the entire relationship. If you are paranoid about what

kind of impression you make, run through these seven list items and see if you

are consistent with them; if you are, then you will probably expose the best of

yourself. If not, then work to meet these standards.

 

1. Dress: The absolute first impression you will make on someone will be through

your clothing, because that is what is seen from a distance, and cannot change

throughout your meeting. Make sure to dress according to the situation-don' t

over or under dress-and maintain within the limits of good taste. If you aren't

sure if what you're wearing looks good, ask people for an honest opinion. One

last thought: always, and I mean always, pull up your pants

 

2. Hygiene: Take a shower! Shave! Brush your teeth! You must be fully bathed and

groomed before you meet with someone for the first time, because scruffy looking

people generally don't seem as neat and mature. Pay attention to the little

elements like breath: keep a pack of mint gum with you wherever you go, and

periodically check to make sure you aren't killing bugs every time you breathe

out. If you sweat heavily, keep a small stick of deodorant/anti- perspirant

close, and if you notice you're stinking you can freshen up. People notice the

minutiae!

 

3. Manners: At the table and with other people be civilized, polite and

respectful: keep your elbows off of the table, open doors for people and address

everyone-initially, at least-by their formal title. This will make an especially

good impression on senior citizens, because you will prove that you aren't one

of those " new fangled punks. "

 

4. Speech: Have clean, clear diction and speak sans " like " or " you know. " It is

important to be articulate because that inspires a feeling of intelligence and

education in the person you are meeting with. Always leave out profanity, and

whatever you do, make sure to speak loud enough for all to hear, because

conversationalists are easily agitated if you force them say " excuse me? " more

than a few times.

 

5. Discretion: Choose what to share about yourself: forget to tell everyone

about that time you went camping and ruptured your appendix, then fell face

first into a pile of bug infested leaves-it is rude and will alienate you from

the group. Try to withhold from conversations on personal subjects like religion

or more disgusting topics like personal medical care. Before you speak, think

about the possible impact of what you might say, then imagine its implications

in the long run.

 

6. Humor: Humor can be your most powerful tool or your doom, because everyone

has a slightly different sense of humor. What might be hilarious to you might

seem disgusting to another, or vice versa. Try to withhold from any jokes that

aren't family or dinner table friendly; you can tell those later.

 

7. Start and End with a Bang: Whoever you are meeting with will remember how you

greet them, and then in what manner you left them. If you feel you have trouble

with this, practice a few different phrases in the mirror, and introduce

elements like: " pleased to meet you, " or " honored to make your acquaintance. "

Ignore the antiquity of these phrases; it often makes them more memorable.

 

Making a good impression will set any relationship off on a good foot. If you

are in a situation where you need to be judged at face value-such as a job

interview or date-then make sure to go through this list and make sure you are

within bounds of reason and good taste on all of your decisions.