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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

In business, as in social situations, first impressions are crucial. Giving a bad first impression can lose you the confidence of prospective employers, customers and clients, and even cost you ...

You’ve heard it a million times. Sometimes the phrasing is a bit different, but the main message always remains the same; be sure to make a great first impression, because you’re only going to get one ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...