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7 Ways To Make A GREAT First Impression!
1. Focus on the other Simply focus the conversation on the other person. This takes the pressure off you -- you don't have to be a witty bon-vivant to be a great communicator. Avoid interrogating your new acquaintance, and if you are really nervous do your best to control twitches and jittery movements. And (best hint coming...) ALWAYS slow your speaking rate down. Nervousness makes us talk too fast. 2. The eyes have it It's well known that when we look at someone we find attractive, our pupils dilate, a phenomenon that the other person instinctively picks up on. Well, that phenomenon can also be put to good use in our business dealings, too. Notice the other person's eye colour, say 'great' to yourself, and you'll find yourself involuntarily smiling. The other person will pick up on your mood. But try and avoid smiling lecherously, or as a vampire would when contemplating a tasty new neck... 3. Get over your 'bad hair day' Even though you know you are just 'having a bad day' or a bad half-hour, the other person will probably decide that you are a 'full-time whinger', an impression and reputation hard to shake. A bad mood will spread contagiously, bringing down the other person too. Better to start off positively; you can always let them see your 'other' side on another day... 4. "Mirror in the bathroom" ** ** (a wildly unsuccessful link to an 80s ska/reggae song) 5. Tread lightly... Which do you reckon will be more impressive: you gloating about your wins and toys, or you letting the other person have their 15 minutes of fame? Good manners, as well as psychological research, dictate that to impress your guest you should always keep at the forefront of your mind the question, "How am I making the other person feel?" Actively encourage others to talk about themselves, and respond genuinely -- without bringing it back to yourself. 6. Focus on their achievements "I like your new BMW - you must be a real asset to the company for them to give it to you" is more flattering than, "So who did you suck up to?" Similarly, "You have a great eye for colour; I really like how you've put your wardrobe together" works better than, "You look totally shaggable in that dress". 7. It's never too late Let's say you arrive at a meeting late, having just copped a parking ticket from the previous appointment. Your mood is not, as they might say, triumphant and glowing. Instead of responding appropriately to a new acquaintance's polite greeting, you mumble a grumpy 'yeah' and drop your laptop bag unceremonially into a nearby chair. Okay, not a good start. But step outside the room for a moment, take a deep breath, count to seven (ten is too long a pause) re-enter the room and look your acquaintance in the eye. Apologise and explain why you are out of sorts. You might even want to turn it into a joke by saying something like, "I see you just met my evil twin." And remember to cut others some slack if they make a bad first impression on you, too! What comes around, goes around... When you match consumer psychology with effective communicationstyles you get a powerful combination. Lee Hopkins can show youhow to communicate better for better business results. AtHopkins-Business-Communication-Training.com you can find thesecrets to communication success.
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