The Whole Story

Enter a room and it's happened. Three seconds and you've been evaluated by everyone who saw you, even if all they did was give you a glance. They appraised your clothing and hairstyle. They noticed the way you carried yourself. They assessed your grooming and accessories. They observed as you greeted someone near the door. Three seconds have passed, and you've already made an indelible impression. Some people who watched you enter the room are intrigued; they've made a mental note to get to know you better. Others may have written you off. Appraisals are being made constantly, in both business and social life. If you've made the best possible impression, you hold your audience in the palm of your hand. If you've made a poor impression you've lost their attention - no matter how hard you work to get it back. The choice is yours. You can be a victim of this process or you can learn to control the impression you make and modify it to suit any situation and come out a winner.