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Did you know it takes only three to five seconds for someone to form a first impression? And while you might wish that opinion were based on your intelligence or experience, most studies show that ...

We all know how important making a good first impression can be. Whether you’re making a sale to a customer, or pitching an idea to a prospective investor, or meeting a new colleague for the first ...

Everyone knows that first impressions are important. As such, almost everyone in business has already honed their appearance, smile, and handshake. But often that means first impressions are all ...

I tend to be fairly introverted when meeting people for the first time, especially in large group settings. I often get nervous or anxious when first arriving to a party or industry event, ...

It's too bad that the person who came up with the job title "Director of First Impressions" didn't trademark the term and receive the recognition they deserved. That person understood that a ...

It turns out the old adage, “You never get a second chance to make a great first impression,” may not be true after all. There’s a great deal of pressure around making a positive first impression–and ...

Business owners often spend a great deal of time and resources on keeping their existing clients, by cultivating good relationships and maintaining a high standard of customer service. Consistently ...

Be ready to think fast. What someone thinks of you is often set within the first seven seconds of meeting them. We can’t control whether or not other people like us, no matter how kind and considerate ...