Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Serenity Gibbons is a business consultant who covers entrepreneurs. This article is more than 7 years old. Every entrepreneur ...

I tend to be fairly introverted when meeting people for the first time, especially in large group settings. I often get nervous or anxious when first arriving to a party or industry event, ...

Making a good impression is vital to our social lives. On a job interview or on a date, how you come off to another person could spell success or failure. To be well-received, one must convey ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link We all know those people: They walk into a room and capture everyone's attention within seconds. Those are the people that get the dates, the jobs ...

Did you know it takes only three to five seconds for someone to form a first impression? And while you might wish that opinion were based on your intelligence or experience, most studies show that ...

Everyone knows that first impressions are important. As such, almost everyone in business has already honed their appearance, smile, and handshake. But often that means first impressions are all ...

We can’t control whether or not other people like us, no matter how kind and considerate we might be. Even so, there’s definitely value to showing up as our genuine, caring selves if you want to leave ...

Business owners often spend a great deal of time and resources on keeping their existing clients, by cultivating good relationships and maintaining a high standard of customer service. Consistently ...

It turns out the old adage, “You never get a second chance to make a great first impression,” may not be true after all. There’s a great deal of pressure around making a positive first impression–and ...

That's what a group of 9- and 10-year-olds were learning Monday at Impression 5 Science Center in downtown Lansing, engaged in an experiment about acidity using chips, water and vinegar. The young ...