How to Create a good impression

Dress Well.

There is a saying "don't judge a book by its cover" however, in practise this is exactly what people do. First impressions do count, we judge others on their dress and outer appearance. The clothes we wear can be a statement of our personality; therefore, we should dress in a way as to how we want people to judge us. If you dress like a beggar, don't be upset, if people formulate their opinions based on these outer impressions.

Smile.

The power of a smile should not be underestimated; a smile can change out outer expression completely. A genuine smile indicates we are happy, it puts the other person at ease. If we look at people who are smiling, and those who are not, we get quite a different feeling.

When all else fails

Try to smile.

To your great surprise

You will succeed.

- Sri Chinmoy

Be a Good listener not a Good Talker.

Usually when people dominate the conversation, it is their ego that is talking. Everyone wants to have their say, but people always appreciate a good listener. It is said God gave us two ears and one mouth for a good reason. When listening we should also pay full attention. People can subconsciously tell if we are not paying any attention.

Poise.

When we are anxious over meeting a new person we have a tendency to rush things, speaking and acting in haste. This does not create a good impression. If we can learn to slow everything down, we will come across as having poise and peace of mind. Everything we do can be slowed down. It is also important to avoid fidgeting, this makes everyone feel a little nervous. If you are lacking in poise try relaxation and meditation techniques to slow down the mind.