You have smiled, made great eye contact, and mirrored the attitude of the person you are meeting. So far, you are successfully making a great first impression. Now, in order to achieve your goals from the encounter (be it a business meeting or a social introduction), it is important that you use the right psychology to seal the deal of first impressions.
Saying “yes” to a good impression
Feedback is an important part of the congruence process, which helps the other person’s subconscious believe that you are similarly likable. Have you ever had a conversation with someone who did not verbally or physically acknowledge your statements? It feels like a one-sided conversation, with the other person not truly understanding what you are saying. Responding and providing feedback in a conversation means that you are paying attention, which all people love. And when you make people feel special, they will like you and thus remember you.
People like your attitude – not necessarily you
In order to make a deep impression, you must know what you want out of that meeting. How do you want someone to remember you? How can you persuade someone to like you? The most outstanding characteristic that people remember is attitude. In business, the three most useful attitudes are enthusiasm, curiosity, and humility. If you express a good attitude, it is contagious, and people will like you.