Do you think it takes seconds, minutes or hours for people to make a first impression?

Do you think it takes seconds, minutes or hours for people to make a first impression?

First impressions are important and it has a major influence on who we might approach in social settings.

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When you enter a room, like an event or a party, who do you gravitate towards?

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Probably the people you know, but let's say you didn't know anyone and you had to interact with new people, how would you choose the people you want to approach?

Maybe you tend to approach people that remind you of yourself? There are other features that some people look for, like a welcoming smile or a well-put-together outfit.

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Apparently, there is a method to the madness, as it's been proven that people can be influenced by a wide variety of things, and this would most likely determine whether or not you approach someone.

Research also shows that first impressions can be made in an incredibly short amount of time.

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Take a listen to today's edition of #HeyVic to not only find out exactly how quickly first impressions are made, but also what Vic looks for in someone he thinks he'll get along with:

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