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Whether you’re standing in line at the supermarket or sunbathing on the beach, people around you will get the first impression of you, whether you like it or not. According to research, it will take only seven seconds, and there will be no opportunity to change this impression. Fortunately, there are several recipes, following which you can avoid embarrassment during dating and win over interlocutors.
Maintain eye contact
It is important to know the measure and take into account the circumstances: staring into the eyes of the interlocutor during the conversation or looking away when communicating with superiors is not a good idea. Scientists believe that it is optimal to keep eye contact from two to five seconds: people do not like it when they look into their eyes for less than one and more than nine seconds.
Smile
This simple action helps to demonstrate friendliness and win over the interlocutor. The key to a smile is your teeth. In order not to be shy to show them, remember the rules of hygiene. Choose a hard toothbrush, arm yourself with dental floss, and make it a rule to visit the dentist regularly, even if nothing hurts. The World Dental Association recommends not to forget about chewing gum: it removes food debris after eating and prevents the formation of acids that destroy enamel and provoke caries, and fresh breath gives self-confidence.
Take care of your appearance
The principle of “meet by clothes” still works, we appreciate each other’s neat appearance. Clean shoes and an ironed shirt should not be the result of preparing for an important event, but a daily habit. If you start preparing clothes in advance, this will save you from the ritual search for a second sock in the morning, the time saved can be spent on more enjoyable activities.
Control your body
From 60 to 80% of information is transmitted through non-verbal signs, so it is important to control movements in the first seconds of acquaintance. Watch your posture and do not wave your arms: measured movements and active listening will form a pleasant impression of you with the interlocutor.
Don’t praise yourself
According to research, narcissistic people create a positive first impression, but it doesn’t last long. In the “long-distance race” it is preferable not to flaunt your best qualities, they themselves will manifest themselves in the process of communication. But you can still talk about success. When talking about merit, focus not on the result, but on the complexity of the work done, thank the team thanks to which you have achieved such results, or the one who provided the opportunity to prove yourself. In this case, others will not consider you a braggart and will appreciate your achievements.
Keep calm
The excitement before a business meeting or a date is familiar to even the most confident of us. In an attempt to hide it, people often begin to behave unnaturally. If you know you’re not smart at answering questions or telling stories, don’t try it in a new company. Dignity will help compensate for weaknesses: the ability to listen, awareness, a broad outlook, or an interesting hobby. If stress is on the rise, chewing gum can help calm your nerves and increase brain activity by 18%.