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Judging Someone Does Not Define Who They Are - (It Defines Who You Are)
First impressions are created in just 7 seconds¹.
In fact, it takes 1/10th of a second to start creating, and we come to a conclusion within 7 seconds about how we ‘feel’ about someone².
First impressions play a significant role in our everyday lives.
But how accurate are they?
Initially, when we meet someone for the first time, body language is more important than what is being said. This judgment is made by observing information about a person: including their face, smile, appearance, posture, how they smell, eye contact, handshake, and tone of voice.
You are being judged on your looks before you’ve even said anything.
We are trying to feel for something familiar that makes us feel safe.
Why? It’s instinctive. Our ancestors needed to determine if a stranger was a threat or not.
What are the dangers of first impressions?
So you’ve just met and got a good ‘feel’ for the person. But are you being your natural…
