For First Impressions Count?
It Only Takes Seven Seconds to Make a First Impression on Another Human Being, According to a Harvard Study of Communication. When We Meet People for the First...
It only takes seven seconds to make a first impression on another human being, according to a Harvard study of communication. When we meet people for the first time, we make quick decisions about them based on their eye contact, appearance, handshake, and verbal and nonverbal cues.
Why do first impressions count?
When it comes to human perceptions, first impressions count. Customers will size up the way staff look in just a few seconds, and that few seconds will colour their attitudes from then on. Those few seconds can be so important that big companies are prepared to invest years, and millions of pounds, getting them right.
How do you make a first impression count?
- Employ Basic Social Graces. ...
- Speak Clearly. ...
- Communicate with Substance. ...
- Appearance, Attitude and Body Language. ...
- Make a Positive Digital Impression, Too.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
