First Impressions are lasting Impressions

When you meet someone for the very first time either you remember something very good about the person or you remember something very bad about them. It doesn't matter how delightful the person might be or how brilliant they might be, if they do not register a good impression in the first few seconds, in your mind, they have nothing to offer you.

Remember this: It only takes 30 seconds to make a lasting impression and that it will be the lasting impression people will retain.

Why? Because people's perceptions are not easily changed and you are likely to keep projecting the same image. First impressions are crucial because they set the stage for future conversations, relationships, and business.

You have thirty seconds or less to make a first impression. Whatever happens during that time sets the stage for future relationships. You're either creating positive impressions that will open doors, or negative impressions with untold consequences. Many times, we don't know that people might think poorly of us because they simply avoid us. Or we've unknowingly created obstacles in a business relationship and have to work that much harder to establish trust. What do your communication skills say about you?

Contents:

What do people see when they meet you?

• First Your Personality Self Belief, Self Esteem and Attitude

• Second Your Posture and Carriage

• Third Your Grooming

• Fourth What you are Wearing Dress Code

• Fifth How you Speak & Listen- Communicating and Listening

• Sixth Your Manners  Etiquette

• Making proper Introductions and Handshakes

• Polite Conversation in Social Gatherings

• Topics avoided

• Interpreting Body Language

• Receiving and Giving Compliments

• Poise, Posture & Gait, Personality Indicators

• Eye-Contact

• Dining Etiquette and Table Manners