Friday 10 January 2014

Creating positive first impressions

Creating positive first impressions It takes just a quick glance, maybe three seconds, for someone to evaluate you when you meet for the first time. And once the three second appraisal is over, the content of your speech will not change it. In this short time, the other person forms an opinion about you based on your appearance, your body language, your demeanor, your mannerisms, and how you are dressed.

With every new encounter, you are evaluated and yet another person’s impression of you is formed. When you make the best possible first impression, you have your audience in the palm of your hand. When you make a poor first impression, you lose your audience’s attention, no matter how hard you scramble to recover it.

These first impressions can be nearly impossible to reverse or undo, making those first encounters extremely important, for they set the tone for the all the relationships that follow. So, whether they are in your career or social life, it’s important to know how to create a good first impression. Success comes to those with integrity, those that are resourceful and those that make a fabulous impression. These first impressions count. Your appearance and behavior speak volumes about who you are. Knowing how to convey the right image can make all the difference to your personal and professional success.

 What differentiates a successful organization is its people. Effective, professional and motivated employees are key to gaining the competitive edge and personal image plays a vital role in achieving this. First Impressions has an extensive corporate client list and has helped many individuals and organizations to get ahead.