We all know that first impressions are important. Studies show that the impression of the very first five minutes can last forever. This can leave us feeling a bit stressed when meeting new people, but theses tips will help you to make a great first impression.
Don’t wait too long – make a move
If you want to meet new people don’t sit down and wait for others to make the first move. Don’t start out too aggressive, just say Hi and se how it’ll develops.
Use compliments
One of the best way to start a conversation is by giving a compliment. Compliment on their look, their car or whatever they have you find genuinely cool or beautiful.
The right body language can make you appear confident
The right posture can make you appear confident, where as a slacking posture can leaving you with a nervous or lazy perception. While talking use powerful gestures ans use smiles with moderations or you might end appearing shallow. A genuine smile shows your friendly nature. Don’t use pointing gestures as it wil make you seem dominant or even aggressive.
Show honest interest with eye contact
Eye contact might seem a bit bold and daunting, but one of the best ways to show interest in a person is by looking them straight into the eyes when they are talking. On the other hand the worst thing you can do is looking away or looking at you phone. This will make the other person feeling not wanted, and they might interprets you like dishonest.
Sharing interests
A strong friendship is often based on mutual interests. when meeting new people try to find out what you have in common. You can tell things about yourself or ask them on their hobbies or interests. Sometimes all it takes to have a good conversation is sharing a few interests.
Listen carefully when others are talking
Don’t interrupt, when others are talking. It rude! Instead give others a change to talk and listen carefully.
Blend in
Try to create a personality that will fit in. The best way to do so, is by knowing what the perps you’re talking to is doing for a living. By that you’ll without much effort seem more relevant and interesting. It’s normally to behave differently when talking to different types of people. The way you talk to your boss might differs from how you talk to your friends. Knowing how to blend in will helping you to make new friends.
Be enthusiastic
Try talking with genuine enthusiasm and others might copy your enthusiasm making it a great conversation. Don’t be dull and make sure your voice isn’t too monotonous. It will make you appear uninterested.
Smiles are infectious
Start out by a smile. Nothing like a smile will tell people that you like them and wants to be around them. Smiles are infectious and most people will smile back, if you give them a smile.
Crack a joke
Nothing like a joke can make a conversation more enjoyable and informal. If jokes aren’t one of your core competencies, learn the art from watching comedy or observe how some of your funny friends use humor in conversations. Remember no one wants to be with boring people who are serious all the time.