It doesn’t really take you more than a few minutes to create an impression before others. People expect you to create a proper impression by presenting yourself in the best possible way you can. Ruining your first impression can cost you a job or a friend or even a life partner.
Here are some tips that might prevent you from presenting yourself as someone cheeky or impudent after the first meeting:
1. Always Go For A Firm Handshake
Weak handshakes can portray you as a shy or careless person who also lacks self-confidence. Try to have a firm handshake which isn’t too long. Holding someone’s hand for long, is another common mistake people tend to make. The handshake shouldn’t be for more than two-three seconds.
2. Place Your Hands In The Correct Position
If you’re going for an interview, remember to sit straight without fidgeting with your hands. Place your hands on the table, do not play with your fingers or squeeze your hands. Try not to keep your hands inside your pockets.
3. Don’t Talk With A Chewing Gum
Chewing a gum while talking makes you look arrogant and childish. It is a big no, when you are going to an interview or talking to your elders. However, doing it occasionally means no harm.
4. Don’t Avoid Eye Contact
You appear to be more confident when you make eye-contact while talking to the person in front of you. Avoiding eye-contact makes you look dumb and less attentive. People avoid eye-contact when they tend to lie or trying to hide something.
5. Don’t Let You Hair Twirl
Women are in a habit of playing with their hair hundred times a day. However, doing it while having a serious conversation makes you look disinterested and leads to an uncomfortable situation for all. It also shows that you are interested in flirting with the person you’re talking to. Playing with your hair more than required is a symptom of obsession.
6. Have Interesting Things To Talk About
Having a proper conversation includes an interesting topic, listening to what the other person has to say, and speaking in a confident manner. Avoid jabbering. Try not to focus on just what you have to say. Listen carefully and speak properly. Avoid talking about things that makes a first conversation uncomfortable.
7. Appreciate Privacy
Do not invade the personal space of the person you are talking to. Do not stand too close to the other person which might lead to discomfiture. You may seem to be aggressive. Standing too far shows that you are not interested in having a conversation. Maintain a proper distance between your partner and yourself.