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By Mitchell York, About.com Guide to Entrepreneurs

First Impressions

Tuesday May 27, 2003
According to Albert Mehrabian's classic research work on non-verbal communication, Silent Messages, first impressions are based on the following criteria: 55% is visual, 38% is our voice, and only 7% is based on what we actually say. If you want to make a good first impression, you have to look and act the part of a successful entrepreneur. See image consultant Michelle Sterling's thoughts on Making Your First Impression Your Best Impression.

First impressions occur online, too. Read the latest Online Business Networking Tip to learn how to Make the Right First Impression Online.
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