To make a great impression, you need to learn how to control facial expressions and choose the right demeanor. Read on to find out more.
1. Smile
We look at a person's face for less than 0.1 seconds and already form an opinion about it. In other words, our emotions and facial features have a role in the first impression we give. According to one study, you can predict the outcome of political elections by a candidate's face. And another experiment showed that those whose appearance was not credible were less likely to receive credit. At the same time, good credit history and income statements did not play a primary role.
The happier we look, the more they trust us, and the better others treat us. Smiling is the key, and even if the first impression turned out to be a failure, there is still a chance to establish contact with the person. If you manage to charm him, he will change his unfavorable opinion of you.
When meeting people, smile and be friendly.
2. Don't be afraid to speak
To please people is a beneficial quality that will come in handy in life. Sociable entrepreneurs are more likely to succeed, and employees with advanced communication skills are easier to climb the career ladder. Communication skills are critical these days. Many companies moved away from a hierarchical structure where the employee was afraid to put his word in.
Not everyone finds it easy to chat with a stranger or carry on any conversation. Even if you think you are a hopeless introvert, try to train your communication skills.
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3. Raise your eyebrows
Three things that tell our brains that a person is not dangerous to us are his smile, his slightly tilted head, and raised eyebrows. We unconsciously raise and lower our eyebrows when we make contact. It lasts a split second literally. Do not overdo it.
4. Listen
Show a genuine interest in what the person is saying. From almost every conversation, you can learn something useful and exciting. If you can't seem to get interested in the story, carefully consider the iris of the interlocutor's eyes. This kind of prolonged eye contact will make him think that you are really caught up in his speech.
5. Praise
But don't confuse this with flattery. If a person is radiant from the inside, tell him about it. First, it's a great way to start a conversation. Secondly, he will be imbued with sympathy for you; he will be grateful for the compliment and share his joy.
6. Look for common ground
Try to do this, even if your opinions differ in many ways, listen to the point of view, and interlocutors do not interrupt. Perhaps you agree with some of his arguments.
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7. Repeat the body language of the other person
If the interlocutors repeat the movements and facial expressions of each other, then the contact is established. This way, you can even check how well the conversation is going. Sit a little differently and see if the person did the same.
8. Ask personal questions
Use this trick when you need to like someone as soon as possible. It works the other way too. Share something personal about yourself to earn a person's trust. But do not dump on the interlocutor all the information about yourself at once. Serve it in portions.
Adapted and translated by The Cop Cart Staff
Sources: Life hacker
