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If you want to impress another person, such as your boss or a friend, you need to give them your best impression. This will create your personality and the kind of person you are around others.

Edit Steps

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    Plan on what you are doing. Are you having a BBQ? Watching a movie? You will give the impression that you care, if you start with a plan. Try not to be too strict with what you planned.

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    Make a shopping list for what you'll need. You will want to be prepared. You need food, cooking tools, etc.

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    Make sure everything is ready. Remember the time they are coming.

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    Get dressed in clean,nice clothes. Be well groomed, and make sure you smell nice!

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    Make sure you are prepared so you don't look confused and still putting things together when your guests arrive.

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    Organize your area. Take the time to clean and straighten everything out.

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    Be sure that you have the proper hygiene.

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    Greet them with a formal saying, for example, "Welcome _______________, it is a pleasure to see you this evening".

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    Smile, even when something goes wrong. A smile will show your confidence and that is always great for making good impressions.

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    Be positive and relax. Sometimes it is hard to control yourself when you're too nervous. Think happy thoughts and blow away those negative thoughts of your mind.

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    If you are too nervous. You can rehearse some phrases you feel safe with. Before anything happens, you can imagine yourself during the reunion and think (in a positive way) what or how will everything take place.

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    Your body language is also important. Keep yourself open. Remember to stand up straight, have a smile on your face, try not to cross your arms or legs. Non-verbal language has 70% of influence in communication. It is even more important than what you say in words!

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    End the evening, when everything has come to an end, you can say goodbye with a great closer like "Thank you so much for coming_______. Come again!"


Edit Tips

  • Smile! It will give you a nice impression.
  • Think positive and confident. It will make you stand out the crowd the whole day.
  • Be very polite
  • Have a good time. Enjoy the meeting.
  • Laugh if something goes wrong! Everyone loves a person who can laugh at their own mistakes. ( Also , it might make it less embarrassing and can turn it into a joke. )
  • Don't be too cheesy.
  • Be professional, especially if a co-worker or your boss is coming over.
  • Remember, First Impression Last!.

Edit Things You'll Need

  • A smile!
  • Nice outfit (well, it doesn't really have to so nice, wear something that makes you comfortable)
  • Fresh breath.
  • Positive Attitude

Article Info

Categories: Personal Care and Style

Recent edits by: Lojjik Braughler, BR, Lunar Launch

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