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good impressions

We all know we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover,

but the fact is that most of us do make judgments about

others based on how they look and talk. This is especially

true if we’re meeting someone for the first time.

Don’t let this business of appearances spook you.

Instead, try out the tips on these pages. You’ll look

more confident, and that can often make you feel

more confident. The more you practice these things,

the more natural they’ll seem. A little work on the out-

side girl lets the girl inside shine through—and that, of

course, is the entire point.

Stand tall

Your body says a lot about what you think of yourself. Hold your head

up. Pull your shoulders back. Talk in a strong voice. Walk like a girl who’s

ready to meet the world, and you’ll begin to feel like one. You’ll find

that others will see you that way, too.

Make eye contact

Look people in the eye. It shows that you’re friendly and honest. It also

tells others that you’re interested in them and in what they’re saying.

Say hello

“Hi” means “I know you. I’m glad to see you, even if we’re not going to

stop and talk.” Silence means . . . well, who knows? It might mean “I’m

mad at you” or “I don’t like you”—or simply “There you are, but so

what?”