The Art of Charm 706: The Art of the First Impression
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Jun 4, 2018 Learn about the 4 layers of first impressions, the impact of body language, reversing primal instincts, and personal anecdotes. Explore the power of sleep, exercise, and diet on first impressions, the influence of body language and facial expressions, and enhancing self-awareness for positive initial impacts.
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Upbringing Shapes Snap Judgments
- Your baseline of facial expressions is shaped by your upbringing, which biases first impressions.
- Todorov's research: familiarity with certain expressions makes deviations more likely to be judged negatively.
Use Halo Effects Intentionally
- Use the halo effect to your advantage: show up early and dress the part to signal competence.
- AJ notes arriving early made coworkers assume he's prepared and hardworking, altering downstream judgments.
Control Your Vocal Signals
- Manage vocal tonality to project leadership and trustworthiness.
- Lower pitch and downward sentence endings increase perceived competence; rising pitch signals uncertainty.