...FIRST IMPRESSIONS AND THEIR POWER, How first impressions strike us and their power to change actions Jacob XXXXXX CSU-Global ABSTRACT ------------------------------------------------- This paper will look at first impressions, how they strike us, the powerful ways in which they change our behavior and affect our decisions. How first impressions strike us and their power to change actions First impressions strike us in many different ways. They are often a powerful inhibitor which change the ways in which we would interact with others around us. Often times they are not indicative of the person we are meeting, yet they can permanently alter the ways in which we view others and the ways in which we interact with others. They are however not always permanent impressions. Many times a first impression can be less than desirable for many reasons. Such reasons can range from a person feeling under the weather, a person having unrelated stressors affecting their behavior to an unplanned and inconvenient meeting of two people. When a first impression is less than desirable for the meete, the meetor can tend to make certain assumptions about the meete. These assumptions can range from believing that the meete is less than capable at a particular task/job to believing that the meete is perhaps an undereducated and unmotivated person. However, the same can be said in reciprocal. Take for example a person who has nothing more than a high school diploma and a slightly better...
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...I truly believe in the power of a last impression. Many of us have been taught that a good first impression is vital to a successful start to many of encounters in a person’s life. Yes this may be true; for instance, when interviewing for a new job or perhaps just introducing yourself for the first time to your colleagues at school, a bad or unfavorable first impression can make or break the moment; hence, it is normally the final or last impression that will remain engraved in the interviewers or classmates memory and sometimes is impossible to erase. Throughout my lifetime, I have tried very hard to always leave the people that I meet or run into with a positive impression despite the circumstances. I would admit that sometimes this can be extremely difficult to do all the time, but still I try my best. There have been many times in my lifetime when I have heard of or have been told that a person is no longer around because they have passed away, and usually the last impression, whether good or bad, is what I picture the most in my mind. It frightens me to think what my family, friends, or people may think of me when my time comes. So with all the day-to-day commotion and the hustle and bustle and people being mean and rude to each other, always try to leave every moment, regardless of whether it is good or bad with a positive or good impression; it may be the one that will last forever. Treat every goodbye with sincerity. If everyone does this the world would be a better place...
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...Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking is a book written by Malcolm Gladwell. This book introduces the concept of “thin slicing”. The concept refers to how in a split second or blink of an eye people can make an unconscious and accurate assessment of someone. Using the concept of thin slicing we can determine what is really important within the first few seconds when meeting someone. Malcolm Gladwell explained that first impressions or spontaneous decisions can be just as important as decisions that are made carefully and planned out. According to Gladwell, people make better decisions with quick judgments than they do with a lot of analysis. Gladwell believes that the power of thin slicing is not just something certain gifted people can do, it is something that everyone has the ability do. Gladwell also explains that our first decisions or first impressions can be easily corrupted by our likes, dislikes, prejudices, and stereotypes. We are thin slicing all the time according to Gladwell. Throughout the book Gladwell gives us many examples and experiments that support his concept of “thin Slicing”. Some of these examples include; predicting divorce, speed dating, gambling, malpractice suits, movies, military war games, and music. One of the important things that I have learned from reading this book is how important the process of decision making can be as a leader in business. As a business leader making...
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...speech, signals, writing, or specific behavior, or actions. Messages can be verbal or nonverbal, written, or visual. Demonstrative communication can send and receive messages both nonverbally and unwritten. Demonstrative communication entails sending and receiving messages. These messages do not include facial expressions or tone of voice. Therefore, they need to be precise and include necessary detail to send a clear message. These communication techniques can be used to improve verbal communication between the sender and receiver. Facial expressions are one of the most frequent used when conveying nonverbal communication. When an individual is interviewing for a new job, nonverbal communication can be first impression, such as clothing choices, a strong handshake, and a pleasant posture or stance can make that lasting...
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...from the impression you had when you first saw them. This goes with the saying that “first impression are not always appealing as what is really there” and could change in time when you get to know and learn more about the person you are dealing with. In a Wolf in Sheep’s clothing the wolf gave an impression that he is one with the sheep and appears to be harmless when really he is going to deceive the shepherd. Oftentimes we create an appealing outward presentation of what others wants to see in us so we could fit in a group or society. We create a facade potential for acceptance of others and we tend to stick to it because it gives us a great feeling that other people like us for what they see in us. Unfortunately one’s presentation is the first thing that other people see in us and also the first thing that people judged about us. There are people who are exactly what they look and appearance is just only one factor by which you can determine who they really are. On the other hand, it is also true that you can tell what the person is like to some degree by his or her words and actions. Words and actions have a power of their own, but they can only be powerful as by who demonstrates and delivers that serves as solid of proof of one’s position. There is no denying fact that one’s actions and words can move and motivate people or can terrorize and create damage. The lion is known for it’s courage and bravery and wearing it skin in disguise could also mean power. The best-known...
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...love of gossiping, the need to get ahead in life, the power of love, the fear of change, and a need to leave a lasting impression on the world...
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...We never get a second chance to make a first impression Communication is the art of convincing others. A key to effective communication is to make a good first impression. Once we set a good first impression, they frequently stay with us for the life of the relationship. Unfortunately, bad fist impressions have a way of ending even the most profitable relationships before they begin. An initial impression-- whether it is good or bad-- is made within the first three seconds. The first few moments of any contact often affect our relationship with the individual for a lifetime. With our customers, the outcome of the first impression we make can affect our style of life for years to come. Everything we do and say—or fail to do and say—will ultimately affect the impression we make on the people we meet. The key variables that can make the first impression good are voice, appearance, cultural considerations, eye contact, body language, interests, smile, listener, and feel important. Voice can make or break us before we even meet our prospect face to face. If a salesperson speaks badly—mumbles, whines, talks too fast—it can turn people off. To overcome mumbling, we should take the time to enunciate our words. We should slow down, punctuate our speech using phrases& pauses to meet the people. A “vocal workout” using long, sustained sounds and vowel exercises will add power to our voice. Appearance: Are we clean or neat? Are our clothes not neat, but appropriate for the job at hand...
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...good business dressing etiquette is an indispensable quality of business activities is the basic guarantee for success In today’s business negotiations. 1.2Purpose of the Study During the business negotiation, the first impression is very important, therefore dressing etiquette plays an even more important role than we thought, it’s always worth studying. 1.3 Significance of the Study Dressing etiquette is likely a technique of business negotiation; it helps the process get smooth. 2 .Definitions and Principles You have heard this a million times: “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” And you will keep hearing it because it is true. People size up each other within a few seconds. Based on external cues, including dress, people assess one another positively or negatively. We make a flash judgment of someone as trustworthy, capable, friendly, and intelligent or the opposite—and we deal with them based on those impressions. It stands to reason that first impressions can make a big difference in a business negotiation. If the other party perceives us as untrustworthy or shady, what kind of deal are we going to get? Dress can also affect the perception of power, and power can play a significant role in...
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...After reading chapter four and watching both videos, it's clear that developing one's nonverbal communication knowledge and skills benefit people personally and professionally. As discussed by Amy Cuddy in the TED video, displaying power is the key to positively influencing one's success professionally. In her video, Cuddy says, "our non verbals govern how other people think and feel about us". In other words, she expresses how noticeable someone's nonverbal communication skills are when directly interacting with other individuals. By saying this, Cuddy stresses how important it is to be able to make the best impression of yourself possible. Deeper in her research, Cuddy states that even by giving yourself a "fake" sense of power, one can improve their impression of themselves and also their impression on the people they interact with. To relate this video to the text, it is mutually discussed that the nonverbal codes of body movement, posture, and facial expression are some of the first things people critique others on while interacting with them. Both the text and Cuddy's video help highlight the importance of nonverbal communication on...
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...Preliminary No. 1 of Essays on the Intellectual Powers of Man Thomas Reid Copyright ©2010–2015 All rights reserved. Jonathan Bennett [Brackets] enclose editorial explanations. Small ·dots· enclose material that has been added, but can be read as though it were part of the original text. Occasional •bullets, and also indenting of passages that are not quotations, are meant as aids to grasping the structure of a sentence or a thought. Every four-point ellipsis. . . . indicates the omission of a brief passage that seems to present more difficulty than it is worth. Longer omissions are reported between brackets in normal-sized type. First launched: April 2006 Last amended: May 2008 Contents Preface Chapter 1: Explaining the meanings of some words Chapter 2: Principles that I take for granted Chapter 3: Hypotheses Chapter 4: Analogy Chapter 5: The right way to get knowledge of the operations of the mind Chapter 6: The difficulty of attending to the operations of our own minds 1 4 17 21 25 27 29 Preliminary Thomas Reid Chapter 7: Classifying the powers of the mind Chapter 8: Social operations of mind 32 35 Preliminary Thomas Reid Preface Preface Human knowledge falls into two parts, one relating to body (material things), the other relating to mind (intellectual things). The whole system of bodies in the universe, of which we know only a very small part, can be called ‘the material world’; the whole system of minds, from the infinite creator right...
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...girl, Betty, and the ensuing pick up lines. The central theme throughout the play displays multiple varieties of a possible conversation that ends with a ringing bell that symbolizes a fresh start and a second chance to make a good impression. What results is a very funny sequence; a series of opportunities, of near misses, of crashing abject failures as Bill tries to engage Betty’s attention. Body language, communication, and first impressions are just a few factors that we can use to help start a new relationship if we use it right. When Betty is alone in the cafe reading her book one can assume she doesn’t want to be bothered just by looking at her. As Bill comes up to her and interrupts her reading the first couple of times Betty doesn’t want anything to do with him. But when Betty finally tells him he can sit down with her she still continues reading, not wanting to have a conversation. Body language is everything. It’s more important than words, more important than routines, and even more important than physical appearance. Bill should have known just by getting a glimpse of Betty that she didn’t want to be bothered. Solid body language is the best way to make a strong first impression. According to Joe Navarro (2008), who specializes in the area of nonverbal communication or body language, body language behaviors are guided by very primitive parts of our brain, called the limbic system. Essentially, this system...
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...Perception & Impression Management Perception: Meaning and Definition Perception is the process of receiving information about and making sense of the world around us. It involves deciding which information to notice, how to categorize this information, and how to interpret it within the framework of our existing knowledge and experience. Perception includes all those processes by which an individual receives information about the environment-seeing, hearing, feeling, tasting and smelling. The study of these perceptual processes shows that their functioning is affected by three classes of variables : the object or event is being perceived, the environment in which the perception occurs, and the individual doing the perceiving. Perception and Behaviour at Work Perception is a complex cognitive process which in sum, is a unique interpretation of a situation not an exact recording of it. It may reveal a picture of the world which is different from reality. Recognition of difference between the perceptual world and the real world is vital to the study of Behaviour at Work. Specific Applications of Perceptions in Organization: * In an interview-selection of the candidate, * Hiring of new employees to the Organization * To note down the realistic job expectations. * Performance Appraisal of the employee * Assessing the employee loyal to the Organization made by the Managers * Creating Favourable impressions about the Organization, employee as well...
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...may include completing tasks in a timely manner with the highest quality possible and taking pride in completed tasks. Considering the paragraph I just mentioned and taking the Business Professionalism class here at Kirkwood. The class itself has put these two factors, along with other important subjects, first impressions, cultural awareness, dining etiquette, professional organizations (D.E.C.A), clear communication, professional communication and add networking to complete the overall class curriculum. Learning about these subjects has been enlightening and a good refresher course for preparing for life in business after school. What I will do now is elaborate on what specific professional skills and knowledge from these topics I learned. My thoughts on first impressions in a business, is as taught in the class. You must be dressed to impress, but not only look the part. You must show that you are a polished individual in the art of professionalism because it only takes three to five seconds to make a first impression. Speaking clearly when you have the opportunity to voice your thoughts. Keep your body movements positive because you can give off the wrong impression with body language and the pitch of your voice. The sound of it needs to be measured because you want to be sure not to over talk someone. This covers the three face-to-face components, words, tone of voice and body language. I have used these three...
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...Perception & Impression Management Perception: Meaning and Definition Perception is the process of receiving information about and making sense of the world around us. It involves deciding which information to notice, how to categorize this information, and how to interpret it within the framework of our existing knowledge and experience. Perception includes all those processes by which an individual receives information about the environment-seeing, hearing, feeling, tasting and smelling. The study of these perceptual processes shows that their functioning is affected by three classes of variables : the object or event is being perceived, the environment in which the perception occurs, and the individual doing the perceiving. Perception and Behaviour at Work Perception is a complex cognitive process which in sum, is a unique interpretation of a situation not an exact recording of it. It may reveal a picture of the world which is different from reality. Recognition of difference between the perceptual world and the real world is vital to the study of Behaviour at Work. Specific Applications of Perceptions in Organization: * In an interview-selection of the candidate, * Hiring of new employees to the Organization * To note down the realistic job expectations. * Performance Appraisal of the employee * Assessing the employee loyal to the Organization made by the Managers * Creating Favourable impressions about the Organization, employee as well...
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...Meditations on First Philosophy 1. Reconstruct the 3 stages of doubt as motivated by Descartes’s epistemological constraint? Descartes’ epistemological constraint is “if I know that P then that P cannot be doubted.” According to Descartes “undermining the foundations will cause whatever has been built upon them to crumble of its own accord (pg.14)” which is a big part of Descartes’ beliefs. This method leads to the first stage of doubt which is the fallinist argument, the argument against the senses. “I have noticed that the senses are sometimes deceptive (pg.14). “The senses aren’t always correct. However the senses don not deceive you when you are next “To the fire, wearing my winter dressing gown (pg. 14).” Your senses aren’t always deceiving you in this situation unless you were crazy or maybe have mental problems. This rejoinder leads to the second stage of doubt, which is the dream argument. This argument explains how “there are no definitive signs by which to distinguish being awake from being asleep (pg. 14).” Sometimes in our dreams we feel pain and pleasure the same way as in reality. Sometimes we can’t even tell the difference between dreams and reality. However in a dream or reality the limitation is arithmetic and geometric. Whether you’re awake or asleep “two plus three makes five and a square does not have more than four sides (pg. 15).” So this concludes the math and geometry is always right whether in a dream or reality. This leads to the third stage of doubt...
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