CHAPTER 1 : PREPARING FOR YOUR FIRST DAY
BODY LANGUAGE
As we mentioned earlier, first impressions are all about subtle visual clues. This means body language is especially important in
first meetings, so here are some of our best tips for making sure your posture and stance send the right message.
STAND TALL
Itâs common for us to kind of shrink when we feel nervous, so make an effort to stand up straight
and exude confidence when you first meet people. It will put you on an even playing field and set
the tone that you deserve to be there.
MAKE EYE CONTACT
Eye contact is one of the ways that we connect to new people, ...
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