First impressions matter. While they only take tenths of a second to make, a first impression will change the entire trajectory of a business meeting — for better or for worse. Here are six important ...

To make a good first impression—and set the stage for a great conversation—you only have to say one thing. Likability matters, both personally and professionally. That means making a good first ...

Starting a new job can be exhilarating and stressful at the same time. You are excited to meet new people, take on new responsibilities, and grow. You also want to demonstrate to your new employer ...

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 ...

In the psychology of impression management, it’s all about those first few seconds of an interaction. You know you’ll be judged, as you judge in turn, by what happens the moment you and a stranger see ...

Researchers have found that we make decisions about people within seconds to minutes of first seeing them. Making judgements about others based on our initial observations is certainly natural. In all ...

The entryway is one of the most important spaces in your home, and is key to making a good first impression. However, it’s often the last thing that we think to decorate. Whether it’s cluttered with ...

It’s only OTAs, but Green Bay Packers top draft pick Matthew Golden is already making a good first impression on the organization and his teammates. The speedy rookie out of Texas still has a lot to ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Dating can be tough, especially when it comes to making a good first impression on a date. Two Indiana experts—host CeeJay2Kold and dating coach Jada—are sharing advice to help Hoosiers ...

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