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    First Impressions: Finding Commonality to Leave a Lasting Impression
    First Impressions: Finding Commonality to Leave a Lasting Impression
    First Impressions: Finding Commonality to Leave a Lasting Impression
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    First Impressions: Finding Commonality to Leave a Lasting Impression

    By Saarim Aslam

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    We all want to make a good first impression on the people we meet, whether at work or in our personal lives. But we’re weighed down with so much conventional wisdom about making a good impression — “be confident,” “have good posture,” “present yourself well” — that we often fixate on how to make a great impression rather than actually making one. There’s also the fact that this advice isn’t helpful if you aren’t naturally confident… how realistic is it to become confident? Not very.
    In his second Scribd Coach audio course, research psychologist Saarim Aslam explains his simple system for leaving positive first impressions using a very basic premise: The main thing that underpins a good first impression is finding commonality with others. In First Impressions, Aslam shares how listeners can establish that commonality in all their interactions to present themselves in a way that intrigues others. He also covers the common traits of likable people, tangible steps toward making a good first impression, listening habits and building good rapport, feeling comfortable with being assertive, leaving a lasting impression, and more. He also shares exercises along the way to help you put what you’ve learned into practice immediately.
    Next time you need to make a first impression, take solace in the fact that you know how to nail it with Aslam’s advice. First Impressions is recommended for anyone looking to take their conversations to the next level.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherScribd Coach
    Release dateNov 23, 2021
    ISBN9781094431239
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    Saarim Aslam

    Saarim Aslam is a research assistant psychologist. He writes about mental health, psychology and self-improvement. Saarim’s writing can be found on Medium: https://medium.com/@saarim

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