Be ready to think fast. What someone thinks of you is often set within the first seven seconds of meeting them. We can’t control whether or not other people like us, no matter how kind and considerate ...

Plus a few ways to make an even better first impression, especially if you’re relatively shy. I have a friend who makes a great first impression. She does all the little things right. She makes eye ...

Sara Jane Ho has made a living by teaching people how to not be a jerk. In 2012, she founded Sarita Institute, a finishing school in Beijing that offers courses including wine appreciation, small talk ...

ACE Advises: First impressions are formed in seconds, and can have a permanent effect on relationships. It’s possible to overcome a negative first impression, but it’s not easy. Far better to get off ...

First impressions make a difference whether the goal is winning a new customer, moving up the career ladder, gaining acceptance to a group or, of course, attracting a new special friend. Processing ...

I have a friend who makes a great first impression. She does all the little things right. She makes eye contact. She smiles. She listens more than she talks. She asks smart questions, and meaningful ...