12 Things That Ruin a First Impression Immediately
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Scientists have proven that we form our first impression about someone within the first 7 seconds of meeting them, and 55% of the first impression is based on appearance. Pay attention to 12 common things you should avoid not to ruin the first impression.
In his research, psychologist William F. Chaplin found that people with a weak handshake are instantly judged as being shy, anxious, uninterested, or even completely incompetent.
If you place your hands on the table, dont squeeze them too tight or lay them flat with your palms down. This makes people feel like you want to control them. Also, dont forget about the role that culture plays here.
A 2007 study showed that people who maintain eye contact during a conversation are often seen as more confident, attentive, intelligent, and trustworthy. Try not to focus the conversation only on yourself and your issues. Its always a good idea to be attentive to your conversation partner.
Tapping can indicate nervousness, irritation, or impatience. People might even think that youre purposely trying to irritate others or draw attention to yourself. And while cracking your knuckles can help relieve stress, its one of the most annoying sounds according to a survey by The New York Times.
A study from the University of Essex showed that even just having ones phone on the table next to them reduces a conversations quality and the participants engagement. So leave it in your bag or in your pocket.
Running late to a meeting with people you dont know or have a formal relationship with will shed a guaranteed negative light on you. Youll seem like an unreliable and unorganized person that doesnt respect people enough to value their time.
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