Do you make the right impression? Better still, is your first impression your best one?

A quick glance, a mere three seconds, that’s all it takes to make an impression about someone and vice versa. In this short time, the other person forms an opinion about you based on your appearance, your body language, your demeanour, your mannerisms and how you are dressed.
When making a first impression, it is essential that you ‘be’. Be on time, be yourself and be at ease. Not many tend to be fond of you if you are late for an appointment. That creates a negative impression about you. Neither are they interested in you if you are not yourself. You don’t have to impersonate someone; being just you is good enough. Also don’t show nervousness, stay calm.
With every new encounter, you are evaluated and yet another person’s impression of you is formed. You may not know this but it has been proven scientifically that first impressions really do count. A study carried out by study researcher Robert Lount of Ohio State University's Fisher College of Business said, "First impressions matter when you want to build a lasting trust. If you get off on the wrong foot, the relationship may never be completely right again. It's easier to rebuild trust after a breach if you already have a strong relationship."
To me, first impressions are the only impressions you can make. This is evident when auditioning for a role in a play or movie, or maybe even a competition like ‘American Idol’. They’re not going to choose someone to be the next ‘American Idol’ if they walk in wearing a chicken suit even if they sound relatively good.

The same initial perception is there when a boss interviews a candidate for a job. The boss isn’t going to give you the job of a make-up artist when you yourself look like Dracula or something inhumane.

First impressions can determine your life, career and love. Make it count!