Your first day on the job is always a stressful experience. You have to put your best foot forward, make good first impressions, learn the landscape of social relationships in the office, and actually do whatever you're being paid to do. But it doesn't always go so smoothly.
When you're meeting someone for the first time, you want to impress them. You might be tempted to focus on the areas where you're the best, but it's important to be comfortable being average, too.
First impressions are tough because not only do you want to make a good impression, you want to make a memorable one. If you want to stand out from the crowd, give them a nugget of knowledge to chew on.
Eye contact is an important part of making a good first impression. But if you have a bad habit of looking elsewhere while people talk, some practise can help. You don't even need to leave your couch.
The iPhone 7 has officially arrived. Earlier today, we got to play around with the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus following the company’s big launch event in San Francisco. We also got to try out the new wireless AirPod headphones. Here’s an early, hands-on look at what it’s like to use them.
What good is a great first impression if that person doesn't remember you tomorrow? If you want to stand out in their memory, do something that goes against the norm.
