Top 10 Tips To Make a Good First Impression
Need tips to make a good first impression? You came in the right place my friend.
All you have to know is that you will never get a second chance to make a good first impression which is the most important when you first meet someone.
If you are just like myself a shy person these cool tips will help you make a good first impression either you need to go to an interview or simply you meet someone new.
We live in a society where the first impression matters a lot and we like a human beings need to make ourselves likeable doesn’t matter if we will talk to that person again or not, the first impression is never forgotten and remains intact in a person’s mind.
Let’s just say you need to speak in front of a crowed you never seen before in order to get the job you always wanted, all you have to do is to follow all the 10 tips and you’ll be fine. Plus you’ll get the job in no time!
The secret of all this is body language which is essential to determinate the intentions of a person, especially if you see him/her for the first time. I know it happened to you to label a person just from the first impression her/him gave it to you.
Follow these tips to make a good first impression!
10. SMILE
If the meet starts with you smiling you are going to do great! Always start the day, the meet, everything with a big smile on your face and you will make people around you a lot happier and comfortable.
But do not make that fake smile, no one likes someone who fakes its happiness, make sure you think everything is going to be okay and smile to get through the day.
The big sincere smile will help you start a conversation with anybody in any time, no matter where and when. It also tells the person that you are comfortable with his/hers company and you enjoy being there and they will automatically tend to talk to you and like you even more.
A cute, sincere smile could also help you escape an embarrassing moment of silence or any awkward circumstances.
Let’s put a smile on that face – Joker (The Dark Knight)
9. BE CONFIDENT
Confidence is the ultimate form of sophistication.
Guys like a woman who is confident, makes them feel comfortable around them. When you have to first meet someone, confidence is the thing you need to nail that meet.
The fact itself develops a great aura around you and because of that people get more attracted towards you because confidence creates a magical positive energy inside and outside.
But be careful, no one likes an arrogant person, a overconfident is not welcomed in a group of normal people, try not to end up in the other extreme because anything in excess is dangerous and pointless.
Meeting new people and moving to different environments is the best way to test your confidence and give your best.
8. EYE CONTACT
That’s that one thing I can’t do, but I know is essential when you meet someone for the first time. The eye contact is important because if you don’t look at someone’s eyes when you meet or greet them is considered an insult to the latter or a sense of dishonesty and lack of trust.
Take the example with talking in front of a crowed you don’t know when you have to do that, make sure to have eye contact with all of them especially with the one who is the eldest or the one considered more important.
It is an act of showing respect and loyalty and people tend to trust you and have a good impression about your character when you have good eye contact while talking to them.
7. DON’T BE SHY
Be friendly, but not too friendly, no one likes a person who tries to do everything right from the first time.
Don’t stay in one corner, make your presence known in the room, meet and greet everyone especially those who are new. Introduce yourself to everyone, shake hands with them when you say hello, a firm shake of hand can be worth like a million of words.
You don’t have any reason to be shy if the people you talk to is of the opposite gender try to play it cool and calm.
6. DRESS APPROPRIATELY
People take you seriously if you dress seriously. Just like Edith Head said: “You can have whatever you want if you dress for it.”
The accessories and the clothes you wear define you in a way you could never think of, from the shirt with the first buttons closed to the height of the skirt is all about how you wear them.
Sometimes simplicity is the best and essential. Especially when you feel comfortable in the clothes you wear and make sure you dress according to the situation and place where you are about to spend time for the first time.
Is better to check the list of invites and if it is an official meeting keep it simple and formal but if is a party or any social event make sure you accessorise properly.
5. PROPER POSTURE
Like I said in the beginning of the article, body language is an essential tool in the nowadays society. Is a mode of communication that explains more about you than the words you speak.
What you need to do is walk straight with your head held high, do not fidget or become nervous, you are doing great.
Your posture informs people about what exactly is going in in your mind, be casual about it and do not bite your nails (if you do that when you are nervous).
Do not: fold your arms and stand firmly, groom your hair to much or bend your back and shoulders; looking at the watch every five minutes doesn’t help either.
Make your presence known in the room, feel free to move around and sit to chat with various groups of people; impress them with your body language just by being casual and relaxed.
4. HYGIENE
Do you like when you meet a person who is cleaned and cool? Yes? Then you need to be exactly that! You need to remember those three words: clean, neat and tidy.
You can wear a slight of a good quality perfume but not too much, people are not obligated to feel your perfume whenever you go.
Not let’s get to the hands part, I’ve heard people pay attention to the hands of other people (is a normal thing to do) so you need to have a perfect manicure and delicate hands moisturize them daily.
The same thing is available for the rest of your skin, keep it clean and well moisturized, shower daily and wear a good deodorant plus if you are a girl try to keep the make-up as simple and clean as possible.
3. BE INTERESTED & INTERESTING
Ask good and to the point questions. People like when you listen to them, being interested in what they have to say is a sign of respect. If you have any doubts about anything, don’t hesitate to ask, this will show them that you are interested in what they are saying.
Find what you have in common, like a favorite character movie or something, and explore that as much as you can. When you talk about something you have in common the conversation will be more interesting and you will look interesting to the other person.
Ask the right questions to receive the best answers.
2. TALK BUT DON’T BRAG
Take the example we mentioned at 3 and share more things about you but don’t start to brag about what colleges you went to, what designer clothes you bought last week or how much money do you make.
Don’t underestimate or put down anybody, do not discuss about your past relationships and other bad memories, keep them to you or tell them to your best friend.
When you meet new people talk about positive things and listen to their stories as well, try to be remembered for good things not for something that is ugly, weird or embarrassing.
By keeping the conversation in a happy note you’ll share joy and will be remembered with a good note.
1. BE YOURSELF
But not be that weird and clumsy you. Don’t try to be something you are not either, because people will have to like you for who you are not for who you want to be.
Us people, we love originality, try that and you’ll make a great first impression, show them your best qualities that actually possess and grab a special space in their heart before they find out the not so best qualities; for that will be enough time. Combine all these tips and you’ll be good.
Just be like the person you like to meet. Be U!
Did these tips helped you in any way? What do you think about these 10 tips to make a good first impression? Have we forgot to add something important?
