Best impression

According to media strategist Roger Ailes, *you have 7 seconds to make a good impression on someone.* And, according to Yale University psychology professor Marianne LaFrance, *90% of a first impression is based on appearance, posture, facial expressions, and tone of voice. *So here’s how to put your best foot- or smile- forward:

First, *your handshake speaks volumes! *According to the Yale study, people who make eye contact while offering a handshake that’s firm, dry, and vigorous – as opposed to clammy, limp, and wimpy – not only make a better impression, but make people believe you possess the qualities associated with your grip.

Next- *fix your hair!**** Sound like your mother when she was getting you out the door to school? Turns out, as most always, that Mom knew what she was harping...I mean, talking about!

This one’s a little more for the women, but listen up, too, men! When you meet someone new, your hair style will get noticed more than your facial features. Long hair says, "My looks are important to me". Short hair says, "I’m confident and successful". And shoulder length hair says, "I’m intelligent and level-headed".

Ready to go? The countdown’s on! 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and ...1! You’re hired!