Make a Good First Impression

Sometime somewhere when we met someone we probably walked away with "yuck" or "loser" in mind. Are you afraid of being that someone and having others not like or understand you? Well, let your worries and fears fade by learning how to make a great and lasting first impression on people using the following steps:

How should I manage?

1. Be confident and outgoing! When a person realizes someone has those qualities, they find them easier to talk with and much more welcoming.
2. Proper posture is imperative! Body language can tell someone a lot about your mood and confidence level. Slouching is a no-no as it gives the impression of insecurity and defeat. You must always stand straight and tall, possibly with a hand on your hip, if you want to convey to someone that you are a strong, confident, deserving individual.
3. Never fidget! Keep your hands to your side or in your lap. Never bite your fingernails, twirl your hair or crumple a napkin in your hand.
4. Smile! Especially when first meeting someone. It's not necessary to show your teeth, just a meaningful grin will do. Be careful not to transition from a smile to a straight face too quickly, or people will sense you're being fake or that you don't like them.
5. Make eye contact ! Stay focused on the person you are speaking with and certainly not on anything else to avoid them feeling unappreciated and unwanted.
6. Dress appropriately! Always be genuine and show your unique personality. Try to be in style so others will see you are modern and up-to-date. Go on-line and look up the latest trends or pick up a fashion magazine.
7. Go easy on the perfume or cologne! This is self-explanatory. Remember the famous saying "a little bit goes a long way" rather than "too much is never enough". You may love the scent you are wearing; however, it could easily offend others or cause a reaction to their allergies, if applicable. In this regard, it is probably better to wear none at all or, if you must, then spray it into a distance and wait a few seconds before walking through the sprayed area.
8. Use good hygiene! This is super important, especially for teens. This may seem overly basic, but always shower daily and wear clean, fresh clothes. Also equally important, you should brush your teeth twice daily and be sure to wear deodorant and/or anti-perspirant, if needed, especially if you're meeting someone important who is likely to make you nervous.

Some Tips

1. Improve your personality without changing who you are.
2. Stay genuine and unique, but polish any rough edges.
3. Use proper grammar and never use profane or offensive language.
4. Never frown, slump or roll your eyes even if you're talking to a friend in the room.
5. Always act as if the person you are trying to impress is watching you...because they could very well be doing just that without your knowledge.
6. Be real or people may think you are acting fake or trying too hard. As silly as it may seem, you may even want to take acting lessons to always appear genuine and interested, even if you're really not.
7. Do not bring up a bunch of stuff about your ex boyfriends/girlfriends. It may make your date believe you are still hung up on your ex.