You only get one chance to make a good first impression. Wether you are at a party, a job interview, or on a date, your first impression will set the tone for your relationship with the other people. Your impression can make you stand out and get that job, make a new friend, and even get a second date. Here are the steps to make lasting impressions on others.Look into a mirror and smile! Just before you enter a room for the first time or meet someone new, step into the bathroom and smile into the mirror. Speaking with a smile on your face will give your voice a positive tone, and will help to shift your mood if you are feeling down. While you are looking at your smile, take note of your general appearance. Make sure your clothing looks good, and that you have nothing out of place.
Listen to others when they speak. It has been said that God gave us one mouth and two ears for a reason: to listen twice as much as we speak. When someone shares an interesting story, listen with genuine interest and sincerity. Resist the urge to one up their story with one of yours, and instead encourage others to talk about themselves.Squash your bad mood. If you are about to meet someone for the fist time, forget all of your troubles and be happy. Don't unload or "vent " on someone new. Whiners leave a poor impression on others in almost every way. Look for the silver lining in every situation, look at the glass as half full, and make lemons out of lemonade if needed... but always remain positive.
Be nice and flatter others. Focus on the accomplishments of others and share positive and affirming insights. Show appreciation if applicable, as appreciation will tend to win over most anyone. Also, be careful not to overdue your compliments, as that may leave you looking like you are just sucking up. Make eye contact! Looking into the eyes of another is sometimes a difficult task for anyone, let alone someone you just met. When you meet someone for the first time, catch their eyesight for a few seconds, and smile when you speak. You will project a positive mood, and you will appear to be interested in the other person.
