Q&A for How to Make a Good First Impression

It can, so put effort into your outfit. Wear things that you feel comfortable and confident in.

Just walk up to people introduce yourself and don't sit in a corner. Talk about things you have in common, don't try to be too witty or the life of the party unless that comes naturally to you. It helps to have a friend you know, to break the ice, but it's not essential. The sooner you learn to talk to new people in party situations, the easier it will be for you in the future.

Find a small group of people with whom you get along well and share common interests with and stick with them. You should also try to interact with others in the school, but establishing a solid group of friends quickly is important.

If the person is moody, there's a chance that they don't feel like talking to anyone. If you must spend a lot of time with this person, avoid talking too much and don't ask them too many questions. If you are only meeting the person briefly, but still want to get to know them better, consider giving them your number, and leaving it at that. This will give the other person freedom and a friend if he/she needs one.

Breathe deeply and stay calm (remembering to keep breathing evenly and not hold your breath out of anxiety). Often, a person who seems intimidating is actually anxious and comes off the wrong way. Remember that in the long run everyone screws up a first impression at one point, and not to shame yourself if you do.

Be clean and wear a nice outfit. Be approachable and smile so people will think you are friendly and make sure to be yourself.

Take a deep breath, relax and be yourself. As long as you are interesting, kind, and genuine you should get along with other people very well. If they dislike you for an unknown reason, consider asking them if you had done something to wrong or offend them. Otherwise, minimize time spent with that person, and avoid small talk with them.

Just stay calm and maintain eye contact. You should also dress nicely and have a firm handshake. Make sure you have good posture and show interest in getting the job.

Depending on the situation, it may be appropriate to converse about the event. For example, if you're meeting peers in a theater class, ask them why they like theater, how long they've been doing it, etc. Ask them socially acceptable questions about themselves. Build on what you already know about them and ask further questions based on what they've given you. The key is just to be natural.

Try to think why you act that way, if you find an answer try to change it. Or maybe be really aware of what you say or do. Be friendly and polite, and don't use sarcasm.

You could put together a play or series of skits showing how to make a good first impression. Perhaps you could have your actors show what not to do first, and then follow this up with what should be done to make a good impression in the next scene.

Smile and make sure you look your best, and talk with him in a way to make him want to know more about you.

Try to write naturally, the way you talk. Imagine actually saying something to the person and write it that way. In an informal context, you can add things like exclamation points or emojis where it makes sense. Try not to ramble too much, and try to keep paragraphs relatively short, as it can feel more boring to read a big wall of text.

Be yourself, dress nicely, and ask your boyfriend a little about his parents so you can talk to them about things that interest them. People like people who are interested in them.

Practice good manners, dress in an appropriate and neat fashion, engage in class, and smile!