Here we are with few tips for making your first impression great while dealing with people at professional level.
Tip #1 – Be On Time & Do Your Homework
Sounds easy enough, right? In theory, yes. If only more of us consistently followed this rule.
Punctuality in the world while making your first impression great at professional level is must. Try to be punctual as much as possible and also have some knowledge so that might show up your interest.
It isn’t the end of the world (although it is quite rude) if you’re late, for example, to a dentist appointment or parent-teacher conferences. But when your career’s on the line, being on time matters! It matters in particular to the well-respected influencers and prospective future employers in your field. You know who I mean. You’ll meet some of them next month at the convention you’re attending. Do you want them to catch you sneaking into their keynote speech fifteen minutes late cos you overslept and stopped at Starbucks on your way there? (Hint: NO!)
Punctuality is a habit. You have the power to make it yours. You’ll realize in the long run how great it feels to show up on time, to have no sense of guilt for having others wait on you.
Tip #2 – Wear The Right Uniform
As a rule, you must dress in accordance with the occasion. And there is always a dress code. Go casual if it’s a casual event, and formal if it’s a business-like setting.
But also bear in mind that your clothing has to communicate positive messages about you, your status, your profession, and the company you represent.
If I decided to attend a surfers convention, I probably wouldn’t wear board shorts and puka shells. I’d still come in a nice sports jacket and well-fitted dress shirt – but I’d lose the tie – to stay loyal to my brand and the image of Real Men Real Style. That’s what makes me stand out and impress those who meet me for the first time.
Tip #3 – Greet People Properly
If making first impressions was like running a sprint, the greeting is the equivalent of how you perform at the starting line. If you do it right, it’ll give you momentum for the rest of the run. Otherwise, you’ll probably stumble in the first few meters and then lose big time.
When you greet someone, offer your name and give a firm but gentle handshake in which your palm and fingers touch the other person’s. That’s what works in most of the Western world. But other countries and cultures may have their own customs for greeting. Ensure that you’re aware of these before you travel anywhere. Do your research. It means so much to the locals when foreigners show respect to their customs.
Tip #4 – Make Good Eye Contact
Eye contact is probably the most vital form of non-verbal communication (more so than one’s handshake or sitting posture). Unfortunately, there’s no “universal” rule when it comes to it. Your culture and social environment play a major role.
The fact is most people aren’t comfortable with too little or too MUCH eye contact. There’s a fine line between paying attention and being aggressive with your eye contact.
Tip #5 – Assume They Like You
Do you know the feeling when you bump into an old friend on the sidewalk? Pleasant surprise? Excitement? No nerves or anxiety because you’re eager to catch up? That’s how you should feel to some extent when meeting people you want to impress.
The key is to have a mindset that the other person already likes you. Of course, it doesn’t mean you speak to them exactly like you do with close friends (Be respectful: familiarity breeds contempt!). But with that similar energy and positive vibe – your body relaxes. You become more open and your words flow better. You put on a genuine smile. That person will pick up on those things and feel much more comfortable around you. And you’ll be well on your way to impressing them.
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