First impressions last
When meeting new people or starting new situations
Understanding the Rule
Initial encounters create lasting perceptions that are difficult to change. People form quick judgments that become filters for all future interactions. First impressions matter enormously.
What Happens When You Break It
Bad first impressions create lasting disadvantages, require extensive effort to overcome, close opportunities, and bias all future interactions negatively.
Benefits of Following This Rule
Strong first impressions create positive bias, open opportunities, ease future interactions, build credibility, and provide lasting advantages.