Hey There,

It is often said that there is no second chance to make a first impression. We couldn’t agree more. It usually takes a few seconds for people to make an opinion about you and form a solid perception about you. Sadly, it often sticks.

It might seems like quite a challenge to be on your A- Game all the time when you meet new people especially in business settings, but we have sourced 8 key ways to break the ice. These 8 key pieces would ensure you knock the socks off each and every person you meet.

#1 Research shows that people make their first impressions of you in just two seconds, so there’s really no time to lose. (Inc.)

#2 Making a killer impression needs a killer attack plan—just like the one here. (Forbes)

#3 A few tips that former presidents used to connect with anyone are surprisingly effective. (Chamber of Commerce)

#4 Making a great impression depends a lot of how trustworthy you seem, so be sure you’re not doing these things that could be holding you back. (Science)

#5 These three simple rules for getting people to like you are always helpful to keep in mind. (Elite Daily)

#6 Television ads have 30 seconds to persuade the audience, and this is how you can use similar principles in your life when meeting new people. (HBR)

#7 Impressing others means it’s not all about you—in fact, research shows that encouraging other people to talk more may make them like you a lot. (The Week)

#8 If all else fails and your first impression wasn’t stellar, don’t lose hope—here’s how to use your second impression to fix it all. (Inc.)

Regards,

PushCV Content Team.