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FIRST IMPRESSIONS 8 CUES. Write all 8 cues and definitions in your manual on p. 29. A cue is a signal or prompt. FIRST IMPRESSIONS. 1. EYE CONTACT – make the person feel important. FIRST IMPRESSIONS. 2. POSTURE – lean slightly forward. FIRST IMPRESSIONS. 3. HANDSHAKE
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Write all 8 cues and definitions in your manual on p. 29. A cue is a signal or prompt.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS 1. EYE CONTACT – make the person feel important
FIRST IMPRESSIONS 2. POSTURE – lean slightly forward
FIRST IMPRESSIONS 3. HANDSHAKE grip firmly without hurting the person; be professional
FIRST IMPRESSIONS 4. DRESS AND GROOMING – properly dressed; clean; hair combed, not in eyes; beware of scents that could trigger allergies.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS 5. FACIAL EXPRESSION - Smile!
FIRST IMPRESSIONS 6. TONE OF VOICE AND WORD CHOICE- Convey warmth and caring
FIRST IMPRESSIONS 7. RELAX – being stressed-out and tense will show.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS 8. ENERGY LEVEL – show that you are awake, alert, and ready to go
FIRST IMPRESSIONS • HOW LONG DO YOU HAVE TO MAKE A FIRST IMPRESSION? 30 seconds • HOW MANY ADDITIONAL ENCOUNTERS DOES IT TAKE TO MAKE UP FOR A BAD FIRST IMPRESSION? 20 additional encounters
Now, it is time for you to practice the 8 cues. Please volunteer to role play one or more of them.
Assignment: Your sub will pass out a form that you must complete by next Monday. You are to approach 3 different adults on this campus and introduce yourself using the 8 cues. Be sure to practice in advance. You may ask teachers, principals, counselors. Mr. Deeken is a sure bet at lunch.