People often say you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and that’s actually quite true ___16___ After all, making a good first impression is all about making others feel good when spending time with them. The following tips will help you make a positive impression every time.
●Dress properly
___17___ That means dressing up or putting on nice, clean, situation-appropriate clothes for social situations. It isn't difficult and it doesn't have to cost you much, either.
●Be aware of your body language
Words express very little of what you say. Body language can tell someone a lot about your mood and confidence level. ___18___ Eye contact is an easy way to make others feel comfortable, important and special. Nervous body language can make others uncomfortable and anxious. Try to be aware of your body language when communicating with others.
●Respect the opinions of others
Not everyone will have the same opinion with you, and friendly disagreements can be a gateway to a great conversation. Respect other people's right to have their own opinion. Respect the opinions of others even if you disagree with them. ___19___
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People love talking about themselves, but generally, you want to be careful of taking over the conversation. By listening carefully to what others are saying, you are not only making them feel important, but you can gather cues (暗示) you need to keep the conversation going and bridge to new topics.
A. Be a careful listener.
B. Show an interest in every person you meet.
C. Smile especially when first meeting someone.
D. Make sure you look nice whenever you meet someone new.
E. Meeting new people and starting conversations is often challenging.
F. Others will want to be with you and help you make a good impression.
G. Don't force others to believe what you believe or to see things only as you see them.