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WorksheetsFirst Impressions - Appearance
Total questions: 64
Worksheet time: 33mins
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?
10
20
30
40
You are meeting a new co-worker, what is one benefit of making a good impression with that first handshake?
It makes you look like you know everything about the job.
It makes you look like you’d be a good team player.
It makes you appear to be shy.
It makes you seem like you are not confident in your ability to do the job.
Which is NOT one of the five (5) skills employers are looking for in high school graduates?
Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
Ethics/Social Responsibility
Oral Communication
Professionalism/Work Ethic
Teamwork Collaboration
If you were judging someones verbal communication which of the following would you consider
Tone of voice
Pitch of voice
The type of language being used
Are they friendly
Never keep in your hands in your ______________________.
car
house
lap
pockets
Maintain_________ to show that you are confident, attentive, intelligent and trustworthy.
open
eye contact
listen
down
Playing with ___________________ makes you look uncomfortable.
toys
hair
children
games
The space between you and another person depends on _____________________.
how you feel
your relationship and the situation
whether you ate breakfast
the size of your shoes
Don't talk too much about ____________. Ask questions.
dogs
yourself
school
your teacher
FIRST IMPRESSIONS ____ DETERMINED BY PHYSICAL APPEARANCE.
IS
ARE
AM
WE CREATE THE FIRST IMPRESSION WHEN WE ______ SOMEONE NEW.
MEET
MEETS
WHEN ___ A FIRST IMPRESSION IMPORTANT?
ARE
IS
WHEN WE MEET SOMEONE WE ______ KNOW, WE CREATE AN IDEA ABOUT THIS PERSON.
DON'T
DOESN'T
By working harder and better than anyone else in your company, you will make a good first impression on everyone.
True
False
We can make a good first impression in an interview by ...
arriving late
dressing casually
being punctual
"self-consious" =
a person who thinks only about himself
a person who is nervous or uncomfortable because he is worried about what people think about him
a person who likes when everybody looks at him
She is too harsh on herself. She thinks she needs to loose weight.
harsh on herself = doesn't like herself
harsh on herself = likes herself
harsh on herself = always smiles
Non-verbal communication where physical behavior is used to convey a message.
Speaking
Body language
Numbers
Letters
A feeling or emotion toward a fact or state.
Drawing a picture
Walking down the road
Speaking
Attitude
The actions of someone who is being helpful by doing what is wanted or asked for.
Cooperation
Body language
Attitude
Speaking
The action of understanding, or being sensitive to the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another person.
Body language
Empathy
Speaking
Cooperation
First impressions tell the whole story
true
false
What is NOT a good thing to do when interviewing
Bring up your personal life option
research your interviewer
Be alert
Have a lot of energy
What is a key point in communication?
Being lazy makes your interviewer hate you
Constant eyecontact will get you the job 73% of the time
Mixed signals between verbal and nonverbal communication are bad
If you slouch then they will think you have no work ethic
Interviewers get the best impression based on your...
verbal communication
nonverbal communication
Good ways to non verbally communicate...
Posture
Volume
Body movement
high energy
Good first impressions must have...
Look at your interviewer. Constantly
Being yourself ;)
HIGH ENERGY
being super present
The best of the best first impressions...
Look good thats all anyone cares about
Show extra effort in every area of the interview both before and after
Be there super early and super late, maybe even after closing
Be extremely energetic, ask questions until you're asked to leave
You will NOT get a second chance to make a good First Impression!
True
False
Within a few seconds of meeting someone, we start to make judgments.
True
False
If first impressions are positive, we are more likely to accept and like the person.
True
False
If first impressions are negative, we are more likely to avoid them socially and eliminate them from job consideration if we are the employer.
True
False
First Impressions are EASY to change.
True
False
A handshake can say a lot about a person.
True
False
Your reputation is your most valuable asset.
True
False
A person with a good attitude usually gives the impression of being enthusiastic, respectful, responsible, and humble.
True
False
Attitude speaks louder than words.
True
False
One of the many tips on how to create a good first impression is to "be on time".
True
False
Another tip on how to create a good first impression is to "present yourself appropriately".
True
False
You should smile because they say a smile makes others smile too.
True
False
Body language as well as appearance speaks much louder than words.
True
False
A strong handshake sets the tone and the perception of your abilities.
True
False
You should offer your hand and look at them in the eye when offering a greeting or introducing yourself.
True
False
First Impressions are based on three items, which have percentages attached to them. Which one is the most important?
Appearance
Presentation
Content
Verbal
What are the four elements of making a good first impression?
Attitude, Hair, Communication, Handshake
Hygiene, Grooming, Dress, Handshake
Hygiene, Grooming, Dress, Attitude
Hygiene, Grooming, Dress, Communication
Hygiene means bathing, clean-up, and hand washing.
True
False
Grooming means hair cut, hair style, care of nails, and handbag/briefcase.
True
False
Being late communicates that you are an _______________
unreliable person
un trustworthy person
crazy person
excellent person of time
Playing with ___________________ makes you look uncomfortable.
hair
toys
phone
games
Maintain_________ to show that you are confident, attentive, intelligent and trustworthy.
eye contact
communication
standing tall
sitting down
In a formal situation do not _____________.
wear conservative clothes
chew gum
shake hands
arrive on time
Having a beard, mustache or tattoo is acceptable at ALL jobs.
All health care workers should present an appearance that inspires confidence and portrays a positive self-image.
True
False
Research has shown that people form an impression about another person based mainly on appearance within 30 seconds.
True
False
Perfumes and aftershave lotions provide a pleasant aroma and should be used daily to avoid body odor.
True
False
Fancy or extreme hairstyles should be avoided in the workplace.
True
False
Visible tattoos are prohibited in places of employment, based on their dress code policy.
True
False
