Meeting people EoW week 2

Statistically, how long does it take to make a first impression?

• 1 second

• 5 minutes

• 7 seconds

• 3 days

What percent of your impression deals with WHAT you say?

• 70%

• 30%

• 50%

• 7%

When should you make eye contact?

• Only when speaking

• Only when listening

• Both when speaking and listening

• Never

What is the 50/70 rule (talking and listening)?

• look some in the eye 50% of the time when talking and 70% of the time when listening

• Talk 70% of the time and listen 50% of the time

• look some in the eye 70% of the time when talking and 50% of the time when listening

• Talk 70% of the time and listen 70% of the time

Why shouldn’t you look down when talking to someone?

• It shows lack of confidence

• It shows respect

• It helps you concentrate

• It is a cultural norm

How long should your introduction last (until what is over)?

• Until the other person interrupts

• Until you run out of things to say

• Until the hand shake ends

• Until the other person introduces themselves

What are some traits of confident posture?

• Slouching and crossed arms

• Upright posture and open body language

• Avoiding eye contact and fidgeting

• Leaning back and folded arms

What is self awareness?

• the ability to think as others think

• the ability to make a great first impression

• The ability to make sense of your own thoughts and behaviors

• knowing you exist

What is a benefit of self awareness

• abilty to make more money

• ability to fool people

• better decision making skills

• people will like you

What contributes the most to your first impression

• body language

• vocal sound quality

• words

• what we wear