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10 things that ruin first impressions And how to fix them

You have about seven seconds. Thats it. Before youve even finished saying hello, the other persons brain has already decided if youre trustworthy, competent, or worth their time. According to Princeton psychologists, were wired to make these snap judgments based on tiny cues we might not even realise were sending.Whether youre heading into a high-stakes job interview or meeting a potential partner, a single slip-up can shut a door before youve even walked through it. The good news? Most first-impression killers are just bad habits. If you can fix these ten things, youll walk into any room with a level of polish that people actually notice.

13 Apr 2026 7:25 pm