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First Impressions - Appearance

Total questions: 64

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

You made a bad impression on the new store manager. How many more interactions do you have to have with her in order for her to change her mind about you?

a)

10

b)

20

c)

30

d)

40

2.

You are meeting a new co-worker, what is one benefit of making a good impression with that first handshake?

a)

It makes you look like you know everything about the job.

b)

It makes you look like you’d be a good team player.

c)

It makes you appear to be shy.

d)

It makes you seem like you are not confident in your ability to do the job.

3.

Which is NOT one of the five (5) skills employers are looking for in high school graduates?

a)

Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

b)

Ethics/Social Responsibility

c)

Oral Communication

d)

Professionalism/Work Ethic

e)

Teamwork Collaboration

4.

If you were judging someones verbal communication which of the following would you consider

a)

Tone of voice

b)

Pitch of voice

c)

The type of language being used

d)

Are they friendly

5.

Never keep in your hands in your ______________________.

a)

car

b)

house

c)

lap

d)

pockets

6.

Maintain_________ to show that you are confident, attentive, intelligent and trustworthy.

a)

open

b)

eye contact

c)

listen

d)

down

7.

Playing with ___________________ makes you look uncomfortable.

a)

toys

b)

hair

c)

children

d)

games

8.

The space between you and another person depends on _____________________.

a)

how you feel

b)

your relationship and the situation

c)

whether you ate breakfast

d)

the size of your shoes

9.

Don't talk too much about ____________. Ask questions.

a)

dogs

b)

yourself

c)

school

d)

your teacher

10.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS ____ DETERMINED BY PHYSICAL APPEARANCE.

a)

IS

b)

ARE

c)

AM

11.

WE CREATE THE FIRST IMPRESSION WHEN WE ______ SOMEONE NEW.

a)

MEET

b)

MEETS

12.

WHEN ___ A FIRST IMPRESSION IMPORTANT?

a)

ARE

b)

IS

13.

WHEN WE MEET SOMEONE WE ______ KNOW, WE CREATE AN IDEA ABOUT THIS PERSON.

a)

DON'T

b)

DOESN'T

14.

By working harder and better than anyone else in your company, you will make a good first impression on everyone.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

We can make a good first impression in an interview by ...

a)

arriving late

b)

dressing casually

c)

being punctual

16.

"self-consious" =

a)

a person who thinks only about himself

b)

a person who is nervous or uncomfortable because he is worried about what people think about him

c)

a person who likes when everybody looks at him

17.

She is too harsh on herself. She thinks she needs to loose weight.

a)

harsh on herself = doesn't like herself

b)

harsh on herself = likes herself

c)

harsh on herself = always smiles

18.

Non-verbal communication where physical behavior is used to convey a message.

a)

Speaking

b)

Body language

c)

Numbers

d)

Letters

19.

A feeling or emotion toward a fact or state.

a)

Drawing a picture

b)

Walking down the road

c)

Speaking

d)

Attitude

20.

The actions of someone who is being helpful by doing what is wanted or asked for.

a)

Cooperation

b)

Body language

c)

Attitude

d)

Speaking

21.

The action of understanding, or being sensitive to the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another person.

a)

Body language

b)

Empathy

c)

Speaking

d)

Cooperation

22.

First impressions tell the whole story

a)

true

b)

false

23.

What is NOT a good thing to do when interviewing

a)

Bring up your personal life option

b)

research your interviewer

c)

Be alert

d)

Have a lot of energy

24.

What is a key point in communication?

a)

Being lazy makes your interviewer hate you

b)

Constant eyecontact will get you the job 73% of the time

c)

Mixed signals between verbal and nonverbal communication are bad

d)

If you slouch then they will think you have no work ethic

25.

Interviewers get the best impression based on your...

a)

verbal communication

b)

nonverbal communication

26.

Good ways to non verbally communicate...

a)

Posture

b)

Volume

c)

Body movement

d)

high energy

27.

Good first impressions must have...

a)

Look at your interviewer. Constantly

b)

Being yourself ;)

c)

HIGH ENERGY

d)

being super present

28.

The best of the best first impressions...

a)

Look good thats all anyone cares about

b)

Show extra effort in every area of the interview both before and after

c)

Be there super early and super late, maybe even after closing

d)

Be extremely energetic, ask questions until you're asked to leave

29.

You will NOT get a second chance to make a good First Impression!

a)

True

b)

False

30.

Within a few seconds of meeting someone, we start to make judgments.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

If first impressions are positive, we are more likely to accept and like the person.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

If first impressions are negative, we are more likely to avoid them socially and eliminate them from job consideration if we are the employer.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

First Impressions are EASY to change.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

A handshake can say a lot about a person.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Your reputation is your most valuable asset.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

A person with a good attitude usually gives the impression of being enthusiastic, respectful, responsible, and humble.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

Attitude speaks louder than words.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

One of the many tips on how to create a good first impression is to "be on time".

a)

True

b)

False

39.

Another tip on how to create a good first impression is to "present yourself appropriately".

a)

True

b)

False

40.

You should smile because they say a smile makes others smile too.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

Body language as well as appearance speaks much louder than words.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

A strong handshake sets the tone and the perception of your abilities.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

You should offer your hand and look at them in the eye when offering a greeting or introducing yourself.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

First Impressions are based on three items, which have percentages attached to them. Which one is the most important?

a)

Appearance

b)

Presentation

c)

Content

d)

Verbal

45.

What are the four elements of making a good first impression?

a)

Attitude, Hair, Communication, Handshake

b)

Hygiene, Grooming, Dress, Handshake

c)

Hygiene, Grooming, Dress, Attitude

d)

Hygiene, Grooming, Dress, Communication

46.

Hygiene means bathing, clean-up, and hand washing.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

Grooming means hair cut, hair style, care of nails, and handbag/briefcase.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

Being late communicates that you are an _______________

a)

unreliable person


b)

un trustworthy person

c)

crazy person

d)

excellent person of time

49.

Playing with ___________________ makes you look uncomfortable.

a)

hair

b)

toys

c)

phone

d)

games

50.

Maintain_________ to show that you are confident, attentive, intelligent and trustworthy.

a)

eye contact

b)

communication

c)

standing tall

d)

sitting down

51.

In a formal situation do not _____________.

a)

wear conservative clothes

b)

chew gum

c)

shake hands

d)

arrive on time

52.
Appearance is an important part of the first impressions people make about others.
a)
True
b)
False
53.

Having a beard, mustache or tattoo is acceptable at ALL jobs.

a)
True
b)
False
54.
Hands should be kept clean and well manicured.
a)
True
b)
False
55.
Construction workers and mechanics do NOT need to worry about how neat and clean their work clothes are.
a)
True
b)
False
56.
Heavy makeup and strong fragrance are usually acceptable (OK) to wear to work.
a)
True
b)
False
57.
A set of rules that workers must follow regarding clothing and general appearance.
a)
accessories
b)
acne
c)
dress code
d)
fads
58.
Items such as shoes, handbags, belts, neckties, and jewelry, that are needed to complete outfits.
a)
accessories
b)
grooming
c)
dress code
d)
fads
59.
Cleaning and caring for the body and clothes.
a)
dress code
b)
fads
c)
grooming
d)
wardrobe inventory
60.

All health care workers should present an appearance that inspires confidence and portrays a positive self-image.

a)

True

b)

False

61.

Research has shown that people form an impression about another person based mainly on appearance within 30 seconds.

a)

True

b)

False

62.

Perfumes and aftershave lotions provide a pleasant aroma and should be used daily to avoid body odor.

a)

True

b)

False

63.

Fancy or extreme hairstyles should be avoided in the workplace.

a)

True

b)

False

64.

Visible tattoos are prohibited in places of employment, based on their dress code policy.

a)

True

b)

False