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    First impressions are formed based on outward appearance, voice, and language. People use limited stereotypes and personal constructs like bossy or neat to quickly categorize others. Studies show people make snap judgments about attributes from very short interactions. These first impressions tend to last and influence how people communicate and view others on a more personal level. It is important to be mindful of communication styles and leave a good first impression, especially in business situations, through arriving on time, appearance, handshake, and body language.

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    FIRST IMPRESSIONS

    By:
    Rachel Belack

    HOW THEY ARE FORMED


    First aspect of an interaction

    How we process and interpret cues from a persons


    outward appearance, voice, and language usage.
    (Goodall, 2010, pg 97)

    PERSON PROTOT YPES


    Also know as stereotypes
    Limiting
    Generalizes the individual
    Influences communication
    Halo/Horn effect

    FACE VALUE VS. ACCEPTED VALUE

    PERSONAL CONSTRUCTS
    Only use a few to figure someone out
    Bossy, sociable, messy, neat, mean

    The moment someone sees you, they immediately


    begin to make initial snap judgments.
    (www.forbes.com)

    JOURNAL ON SOCIAL COGNITION


    Study:
    Untrained subjects
    Shown 20-30 second clips
    Rated the applicants on attributes

    PHATIC COMMUNICATION
    Known as scripts
    Verbal or Nonverbal

    Body language = 70% communication

    Be mindful of own patterns!

    PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
    Resident Assistant

    Tour Guide

    FIRST IMPRESSIONS LAST FOREVER


    Implicit Personality Theory
    Peoples attitudes resistant to change

    First impressions are implicitly ingrained


    in peoples minds.

    EXAMPLE
    Journal on Social Cognition
    Criminal vs. Prosecutor

    How you categorize someone can have a lasting


    impression.

    LEAVE A GOOD IMPRESSION


    Important especially in business interviews

    Basic Tips:
    Arrive on time
    Appearance
    Handshake
    Body language

    REMEMBER

    - Will Rogers

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