If you, like the rest, want to nail these first few seconds, there are few skills psychologically and statistically proven to help—skills anyone, including you can learn.
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Make your 7 seconds count
Dress to impress
of a person's opinion is determined by physical
appearance alone.
Consider both function AND aesthetics when
deciding what to wear.
55%
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Listen
It’s all in the name
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Your tone matters
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of what we think of others is based on what they
say.
Have a handy list of words ready for how you
want to convey yourself and what impression
you’d like to leave.
7%
of a person's first impression of you is determined
by your tone of voice.
Listen to yourself speak by practicing.
38%
Non-verbal communication
speaks volumes
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of people's judgments of others are based on non-
verbal input like body language.
Take note of mannerisms which you may be
doing out of habit and mean nothing to you.
93%
of potential customers are more likely to respond if
you address them by their name.
It’s part of boosting personal egos and addressing
self-serving biases almost all of us have.
36%
of people retain what they hear.
Value others’ opinions as well, don't just talk a lot.
50%
Carefully choose
your words
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http://www.businessinsider.com/20-ways-to-nail-a-good-first-impression-2010-12?op=1#ixzz3QC6k0hqF
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