7 Ways To Make A Great First Impression

What is the importance of first impressions? First impressions are everything. They will make or break the rest of your relationship with that person.

Truth be told, the first time I met my boyfriend was in the middle of a hotel lobby while shoving a bagel in my face. I clearly didn’t crush that first impression, but somehow it worked out. Luckily for you, you’re going to have insight into the importance of first impressions, and you won’t look like a fool the way that I did.

You need to understand the importance of first impressions. They shape the rest of your relationship with someone and even end a relationship before it starts. The following list makes sure you will always make a good first impression with those you meet.

# Smile

It sounds simple because it is. As humans, we are attracted to happy people, so keep smiling! People naturally want to talk to you and get to know you, and this is the first very important step in creating a great first impression.

# Be sweet

Actually, I use this phrase with my dog when she’s being bad, but that is neither here nor there. Just be a nice person. Like I said earlier, you never know who is going to hear what you are saying or see what you are doing. You might be being rude to someone who is going to be your boss someday–don’t take that chance. Be nice to everybody, for no reason.

# Be hygienic

One of the biggest turn offs from a first impression is bad breath. It’s true! Brush your teeth, comb your hair, wash your face, and shower. Make sure you don’t smell bad, because nobody wants to talk to the smelly person. Also if you take care of your body and hygiene, it means you have your sh*t together, and people are attracted to that.

# Ask them about their lives

Don’t spend 20 minutes talking about yourself. Ask them questions about themselves, their lives, and their hobbies. You will create an immediate connection, and they will trust you more if you show interest in their lives.

# Shake their hand

Even if I’m meeting someone in a casual setting, I always shake hands with a person when I’m meeting them. It will never be taken badly, and if somebody is turned off by this interaction, then it’s not a huge loss, honestly.

A handshake is a classic, mature way of introducing yourself and is crucial when meeting somebody in a professional setting. With that being said, it doesn’t hurt to shake hands with someone in a non-professional setting as well. Like I said, I shake hands with everybody I meet, regardless of the setting.

# Be playful

Meeting new people can be intimidating and nerve-racking, so lighten the mood a little with a laugh or a joke. Be carefree and free-spirited and the interaction will go smoothly *guaranteed*. Everybody has a funny bone in their body, so make sure to use it for your first impression. Making people laugh is the easiest way to their heart. No questions asked.

# Compliment them on something

It can literally be anything–their shoes, their hair, their makeup. WHATEVER! Complimenting someone shows them the sensitive, sweet side of you, and it also breaks the ice.

It gives you something to talk about and is actually a great conversation starter. If you don’t know how to start a conversation with someone, do it this way. They will never shut down a conversation about themselves because people love talking about themselves.