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There is no way to guarantee success in life. But what you can do is give yourself the best possible chance of living the life that you’ve always dreamed of. And one way to do that is to make a strong impression on the people that you meet. After all, life is all about connections, and if you’re able to impress people, then you’ll find that many doors open up to you. That’s not only to do with your employment situation but also with your friends, relationships, and so on.

So what are the keys to making a strong impression? We’ll take a look at some of the most influential elements in this blog.

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Confident and Relaxed

People who are confident and relaxed will always stand out. There’s just something magnetic about people who seem to be comfortable in their own skin. Plus, this will allow you to really bring your personality to the front, which is something that’ll always benefit you. People naturally have their guard up if they think that they’re around someone who’s acting in a somewhat fake manner. If you’re not feeling confident right now, then don’t worry: there are ways to nudge your confidence in the right direction. Relaxation is an activity; if you meditate, do yoga, and exercise, then you’ll be much more likely to feel relaxed! 

Eye Contact

This is a big one. It’s odd how many people fail to make eye contact when they first meet people. It’s one of the powerful tools for connection we have! Of course, you don’t want to go overboard -- people can find it a bit off-putting if someone is always staring directly into their eyes. But when you meet someone or you’re having a deep conversation, then eye contact is essential. Most people that work on their self-confidence usually find that they’re comfortable holding a gaze.

Well-Presented

Appearances don’t tell the whole story about a person. But it’s definitely true that you can learn a lot from people by the way they present themselves. If nothing else, you can tell the amount of care they take with themselves and how serious they are. When you’re looking to make a good impression, be sure to dress well. For men, it’s all about sharp suits, Rolex watches, and good grooming. For ladies, it’s about wearing those timeless, classic pieces and beautiful jewelry. 

Engaging Conversation

Appearances and first impressions will take you some of the way, but they won’t take you all the way. Many people end up accidentally making a bad impression after making a solid opening by not having the ability to hold an interesting conversation. What counts as an interesting conversation? One in which both people are engaged. You rarely impress other people by only talking about yourself (though if you have some interesting stories to tell, then share them!). It’s always a good idea to have a few conversation topics up your sleeve. The trick is to get people to open up beyond the first, most basic level of chat -- just don’t go overboard; it’s definitely possible to get too personal!

The Right Amount of Time

You shouldn’t hang around with a new person for too long. That can become a little annoying. When you’re trying to make a strong impression, the key is to just leave an impression; you don’t need to let all your secrets out the very first time that you meet someone. You’ll have a sense of when it’s time to move on. Of course, there may be some scenarios where you really hit it off with someone, at which point, it’s probably fine to spend a little bit more time together. So there’s no hard and fast rule about how much time you should spend with someone. Just wait until you feel that it’s come to its natural end! 

Positivity

Finally, let’s think about positivity. This is one of the best traits that you can have since it’s something that other people will always respond to. There’s a time and space for cynicism and so forth, but if that’s all you’re bringing to the table, then it won’t be all that surprising if people aren’t all that enchanted with you. People who are overly negative seem to be a drain on other people’s energy. If you’re looking to give yourself a dose of positivity, then fear not because there are plenty of things that you can do. The best method for having a positive mindset is to simply have some fun!