You Have 27 Seconds. No Pressure. A new study discovered you have only 27 seconds to make a good first impression. 70% of us say we make a first impression of someone even before they speak. How? We look at several things even before they say a word. Here are the top contributors to making a good impression.
Smile -- 53%
Polite -- 53%
Well spoken -- 49%
Eye contact -- 49%
Good listener -- 48%
Smells nice -- 46%
Holds conversation well -- 46%
Body language -- 44%
Tone of voice -- 44%
Well dressed -- 42%
So that's helpful in making a good impression. But what makes a bad impression? If you're looking to NOT impress, make sure you:
Smell bad
Are arrogant
Poorly dressed
Done!