Self-presentation: how to present yourself and make the right impression

Self-presentation is the ability to effectively and advantageously present oneself in various situations, an individual style of communication, a unique image that not only pleases oneself, but is attractive to others. Most people consciously or unconsciously seek to influence the process of forming an impression of themselves.

How to improve self-presentation skills?

Body language is very important in self-presentation. A lot of information about a person can be gleaned from non-verbal signals: facial expressions, gestures, body movements. The way you open the door, keep your posture, sit on a chair will tell others a lot about you. A competent interlocutor by your posture will always be able to determine whether you are telling the truth or being cunning, jittery or behaving impudently, ready for action or you are tired of everything. In order to learn how to behave properly, a couple of rehearsals in front of a mirror, proper breathing and inner peace are enough.

Do not forget about such important details as clothes, accessories, hairstyle. When going somewhere, you need to very accurately assess the situation that awaits you, and anticipate the impression that you can make. It is not necessary to dress in expensive suits, but it is very important to look neat. For example, are the shoes neat or worn out? Neatness in dress is very often associated with neatness in business (see Image, Style).