Relationships are the basis for all of life. We are all interdependent on each other. This means that we rely on others for mutual assistance, support, cooperation or interaction. When we meet someone for the first time we disclose much about who and what we are.
First impressions form the basis for the relationship. Verbally and non-verbally we tell others who we are through our dress, gestures, expressions and manner of speaking. The other person makes a judgment in the first three seconds on whether to build a relationship with you or avoid you in the future.
First Impressions Give Clues to Personality
When two people come together in a personal or professional relationship, they are constantly trying to prove or disprove their first impression. If their initial reaction is that you are sloppy, uncouth and a little rude, you will have your work cut out for you to prove that you just came from painting a widow’s home and you were tired and grouchy because you had not eaten.
Second Chance at First Impression
If you recognize you gave a false first impression and you want to build the relationships of those you have come in contact with, simply apologize and ask for a second chance. It is amazing, but everyone wants to help the person who acknowledges a mistake and asks for another chance.
People with deep and lasting relationships may be introverts, extroverts, young, old, smart, dull but the one characteristic they have in common is the ability to be open and honest.
WUSIWYG
It is called transparency and has been in the news a lot lately, but what it really means is; What you see is what you get. In order to develop this transparency and to be a vital part of an on going interdependent relationship with another person, just be yourself.
And if you screw up the first time, try it again.
I have confidence in you.
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You will be glad you did.
Fondly,
Judy H. Wright aka Auntie Artichoke, family relationship author and keynote speaker
