Here are five simple ways to make a great impression with meeting someone for the first time and everytime.
1. Be early – not on time and certainly not late. Yet, if you are running late call the person to let them know – even if it is only 5 minutes.
2. Put your phone away – unless you are waiting for a very important call, don’t only put it on silent, put it away. When you are expecting a call, let the other person know. If it happens, excuse yourself and step away.
3. Don’t use inappropriate language – even damn or crap is unsuitable, much less any other four letter words.
4. Don’t talk negative about anyone – not your competitor, boss, colleague or client.
5. Spend half your time listening and the other half talking – relationships are not one sided.
That’s easy and simple, right?
Well, one would think so. But the last few times I have met someone for the first time, they missed at least 3 out of the five. Goes without saying their lasting impression is not favorable.
Make your impressions count…in a good way.
1. Be early – not on time and certainly not late. Yet, if you are running late call the person to let them know – even if it is only 5 minutes.
2. Put your phone away – unless you are waiting for a very important call, don’t only put it on silent, put it away. When you are expecting a call, let the other person know. If it happens, excuse yourself and step away.
3. Don’t use inappropriate language – even damn or crap is unsuitable, much less any other four letter words.
4. Don’t talk negative about anyone – not your competitor, boss, colleague or client.
5. Spend half your time listening and the other half talking – relationships are not one sided.
That’s easy and simple, right?
Well, one would think so. But the last few times I have met someone for the first time, they missed at least 3 out of the five. Goes without saying their lasting impression is not favorable.
Make your impressions count…in a good way.
