6 Strategies To Create The Best First Impression in Less Than 9 Seconds

"You can always ask someone where they're from, but that question about geography rarely get you very far".

Are They Getting The First Impression You Wanted?

1). Find a way to add value to the conversation that can help the person

"If you want to let your listener to feel good after the conversation, you'll need to help this person add value (e.g. a new way to do sales and etc)"

2) Understand how the world sees you through your patterns of communication

"You don't need to be sparkling and witty and charismatic to be a fascinating conversationalists; people are more likely to listen to you, remember you, buy from you and even fall in love wih you when you apply you own natural style"

3) Know what you're best at (e.g. personality, skills and etc)

"Once you know what make you valuable to others, you're more authentic and confident, which is more likely to build a positive impression"

4) Ask real questions

"The goal is to get away from trite topics and get to what you both would like to engage on. But, you'll have to be ready to listen and ask real questions."

5) Consider what people they'll think and talk about

" It'll be much easier for you to connect with them immediately if you know what they're pondering, struggling with or excited about"

6) Commit to start a strong conversation

"Sometimes, its effort-ful to start a conversation. That's why people just keep scanning the room and don't make eye contact"

Hence, If you're not going to commit to a strong start, it's better to not introduce yourself in the first place. A weak start leads to a weak first impression.

Read more at: TIME
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