This Wednesday: Tips...to make a good first impression.

• Every Wednesday is Tip Day. 
  This Wednesday:  Tips...to make a good first impression.
  n      smile and lean toward others as they talk
  n      if standing, keep your body fully facing the people you’re speaking with
  n      ask questions and follow up on people’s remarks; and in doing so, focus on opinions and feelings, not just facts
  n      don’t interrupt
  n      compliment others
  n      try to find common experiences or interests
  n      mention some vulnerabilities and laugh at yourself
  n      draw others out and encourage people to join the conversation
  n      put energy in your voice
  n      at least at the start, focus on positive comments, not criticisms or complaints
  n      offer a variety of topics
  n      share observations about everyday life
  n      share your passions and interests
  n      don’t dwell on the minutiae of your life, especially annoyances
  n      remember: people give more weight to their early information (were you engaged, warm, distracted, pompous?) than to later information, so be your most charming at the beginning of the conversation
  n      remember: most people are more eager to be found interesting, funny, or insightful than to be interested, amused, or informed by you
  For a fascinating, highly practical book on this topic, read Ann Demarais and Valerie White's First Impressions.
  
  
  From  http://www.happiness-project.com