Leaving a Lasting Impression
May 15th, 2008 | Published in Life Hacks, Networking
Leaving the right impression on anyone you meet is always a good skill to have. How can you leave the right impression on those people?
Keep Yourself Organized
If someone comes to meet you in your office. Keep it organized, the mall subtle cues around your office and your space give an insight to you, your personality, your method of working and many other professional aspects. Keep yourself organized, and let the person know who you are, without telling them
Firm Handshake
I am a strong believer in the firm handshake. When you meet someone, always have a solid smile and an extended hand, palm up (it’s a sign of openness and acceptance). Shake hand firmly and talk cheerfully. This tells the other person that you are here to do what you need to do, and be good doing it, all the while being a friendly person that people will like to deal with.
Be Sweet
You want to be the person that leaves the impression you will be the "go-to" guy. You don’t want to be the person everyone has do their busy work, but to instead be the person the people go to, to look for key Ideas, Plans, Organization etc.
Be Truthful & Follow Up
When asked questions answer truthfully, this will gain you respect by anyone who meets you. After answering follow up with more details or even ask simple questions to the person who asked you. But always, always, be truthful in anything. I promise it will get you further. Don’t BS people. If you didn’t do something tell them why, don’t make things up.
Impressions really let people be impressed with you. In anything, meeting people at a club, business meetings. Be presentable, be admirable, and be truthful.
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