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JUICEBOX talks all about the vital first impression and how to make sure you have a good one . WORDS : ALICE HOPKINS
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hese days its all about who you know - if you want to get somewhere , but what if you don ’ t have that luxury ? Well , creating the ultimate first impression will make you stand out from the competition .
There is nothing more intimidating than making sure you ’ ve made a great first impression , if it is going to an interview or even a first date . First impressions are everything . I know people say “ don ’ t judge a book by its cover ”, but we all slyly do it . It ’ s no secret that a good first impression is what gets your foot in the door . Creating that ultimate first impression should come naturally to us as it ’ s essentially about just being yourself , but when it comes round to it we all squirm back into our shells . It only takes a quick glance before someone has evaluated you and formed an opinion of you after you have met them for the first time . Their opinion of you can be based on your appearance , body language , mannerisms and even how you are dressed . First impressions are extremely important as they are nearly impossible to undo , if you go wrong . They set the atmosphere of any potential relationships . Remember : “ first impressions are lasting impressions .”
It has been proven in test results by behavioural scientists that being evaluated by a stranger takes less than 30 seconds . We all know knowledge is power , yet current research suggests that a person ’ s appearance can overcome that . First impressions are so powerful that they can change what we are told about people . A new study found that even when told whether a person was gay or straight , participants managed to identify the person ’ s sexual orientation based on the way they looked . Further studies have proved that appearances are everything as it makes us instantly decide whether we end up liking someone . Researchers question that if a first impression occurs online rather than in person , due to the excessive use of Facebook and other social media websites , will this leave a potentially fatal long-lasting impression ?
How do I make the ultimate first impression ? I hear you say , well here is a guide that will help you achieve that goal .
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