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Examples Of First Impression

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“You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” --Will Rogers Scenario #1: A teen attends a convention with members of a school organization. Students from all across the region are present. She hangs out near the perimeter, checking everyone else out. There’s a frown on her face and her arms are crossed tightly over her chest. She wonders why no one is trying to get to know her. Scenario #2: A teen attends a convention with members of a school organization. Students from all across the region are present. She walks up to a group with a smile. She says, “Hi!” and introduces herself to everyone. The group asks where she’s from and they immediately fall into polite conversation about their different schools. The girl from the first scenario doesn’t quite understand why she’s left out. Meanwhile, the second girl easily feels welcomed by others. The answer to this dilemma lies in presentation. One girl gives off the impression of not wanting to be bothered (even though that’s not actually true), while the other sends the message that she’s interested in getting to know everyone else. Making a Good First Impression Without even being conscious of it, you immediately make an impression on the people in your environment. Psychology researchers from Princeton University (Psychological Science, 2006) found that it only takes a tenth of a second for a person to form an impression of you, simply by looking at your face. With that in mind, it may be wise to make an effort

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