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Make Yourself Stick With These First Impression Tips

artofmanliness.com — The goal of every first impression is to stick to a person ’s brain. You want them to instantly like you and to keep thinking about you hours or even days after your first met them. Here are few things we can all do go give a killer first impression.

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  • benpattersonca, on 02/20/2008, -7/+15GREAT tips, very effective. Worth reading before walking into interviews if only to review.
    • DeathnLife, on 02/20/2008, -9/+4penis
      • Feazey, on 02/20/2008, -7/+1Sir, you fail.
        It's spelt with a capital P.
        Your first impression = lose.
        • sienar, on 02/20/2008, -2/+3dugg for capitalizing Penis.
        • SeaBass22, on 02/20/2008, -1/+2http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spelt
          http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spelled
        • Feazey, on 02/20/2008, -5/+0SeaBass22: Well done. I have to say that I failed and you are the true chosen lord of the dictionary. Take care of the job, with great power comes great vocabularic talent.
        • Btcc222, on 02/20/2008, -2/+1Seabass22: First ever comment just to correct you, smarty. Both spelt and spelled are acceptable (the latter being more common in US English).
        • SeaBass22, on 02/20/2008, -0/+4"I can't come to bed...someone is wrong on the Internet"
        • Btcc222, on 02/20/2008, -2/+0Your thoughts when you posted the Wikipedia links, right?
        • Feazey, on 02/20/2008, -3/+0Hey, you guys, brighten up? I was only kidding :) no need to start a riot. :( lol.
          But wooo I was correct. :P. :D now lets calm down as I'm being dugg down a lot and it'll stop me sleeping at night :(.
    • Hoogie7Dowser, on 02/20/2008, -4/+6You're a ***** tool. These tips are worthless. Good handshake, dress well, etc...

      If anyone doesn't know these tips already, they need to lick my *****.
  • DermDoc, on 02/20/2008, -1/+43Isn't "Hi, I'm Zaibatsu," enough?
  • rpi22, on 02/20/2008, -10/+4I see.
  • BigHurt12, on 02/20/2008, -3/+13Another tip. Suck on a mint before you go in to your interview. Halitosis will definitely not help you score points.
    • Stupidumb, on 02/20/2008, -0/+17Then start to fellate the interviewer relentlessly.
    • sockpuppets, on 02/20/2008, -2/+3... and that's why they call me snaggletooth around the office.
  • spammishking, on 02/20/2008, -6/+50I usually just show up naked. For some reason they never get me out of their mind. I think it's the third nipple.
    ( o ) ( o )
    ( o )
    • RealmDown, on 02/20/2008, -3/+5Monsieur Scaramanga, a pleasure. I thought you were dead?
    • sugarhooker, on 02/20/2008, -2/+2Maybe you are just an extremely charming individual.
  • aflusche, on 02/20/2008, -3/+11Putting a huge tattoo on your bald head could help too. But you might be remembered for the wrong reason.
  • fluidfoundation, on 02/20/2008, -8/+1There are plenty of other things I can do to make myself stick that would make a real lasting impression.
  • zwendkos, on 02/20/2008, -1/+79I read "Make Yourself SICK With These First Impression Tips" and it reminded me of the time I approached a girl at a bar only to puke all over her immediately after a shot of tequila. We've been married for 7 years now.
    • elizabethb221, on 02/20/2008, -0/+15I sincerely hope this is a true story.
    • DeFex, on 02/20/2008, -3/+2He stole it from south park except the tequila bit :)
    • rlvis, on 02/20/2008, -0/+5I believe you. This girl came up to me in the bar as I could barely keep my head off the table. She asks whats why I look so depressed. I answer that I'm out of money and can't buy more beer. She holds up $5 which I grab out of her hand and leave her standing by the table (which is now empty) as I head off the the bar. We've been married for 9 years now.

      Women love that stuff.
  • BuzzDiggity, on 02/20/2008, -2/+13You're probably gonna screw up eventually, but why not make a good first impression.
  • BigHurt12, on 02/20/2008, -1/+53 Get a haircut like the guy in the picture and turn your skin to sepia color. You'll look more distinguished. That should leave a good first impression
    • Peko, on 02/20/2008, -0/+2I actually like to pose with a bookcase of scholarly looking leather bound books behind me, as I assume the thoughtful chin-resting-on-fist pose. I also wear glasses, even though I don't need them.
    • vaxguru, on 02/21/2008, -0/+1lmao
  • Gazelem23, on 02/20/2008, -7/+1Excellent tips. I'll have to remember these next time I interview.
  • VogonBard, on 02/20/2008, -2/+7I thought it said "Make yourself sick", so I was very curious!
  • angusm, on 02/20/2008, -1/+24They say that first impressions count. But last impressions are important too: the interviewer won't easily forget watching you being dragged screaming from the building by the security team.
    • Stupidumb, on 02/20/2008, -1/+4What about the middle impressions. What about the 5th impression? What about Bob?
    • Peko, on 02/20/2008, -0/+1LEROY JENKINS!
  • Stupidumb, on 02/20/2008, -1/+31whip it out
  • FlyingSpaghetti, on 02/20/2008, -3/+14That guy in the picture looks like a smug douche bag.
    • dukeochutney, on 02/20/2008, -0/+4thot this was 'act like a douche to get a job'
    • DeFex, on 02/20/2008, -0/+5mac fanboys need jobs too!.
    • Vodka2389, on 02/20/2008, -0/+3Na, you're wrong I tell ya! That kid is a go-getter, see.

      Now shine my shoes for a nickel, sport.
  • LawMcKay, on 02/20/2008, -6/+0Read it, digg it, Dugg. Nice one bro.
  • Quadrille, on 02/20/2008, -5/+0I'm always dressed to impress.
  • scitz0frenic, on 02/20/2008, -1/+10I say kick the interviewer in the nuts if it isn't going well. He will talk about you the rest of his life.
  • Ataxia2008, on 02/20/2008, -2/+1Make yourself sick!?
  • dondara, on 02/20/2008, -0/+8Don't interrupt, turn the conversation back to them and ask them questions are great tips. Works on women as well.
    • Ramble, on 02/20/2008, -0/+3It works on anyone. Brilliant way to make friends.
  • renagadex2, on 02/20/2008, -1/+3Rusty trombone
  • SilverBack101, on 02/20/2008, -0/+17Stuff the biggest and thickest tube sock you have into your pants and thrust at your potential employer showing him/her that you are a real man. Don't stop there...when you're in the waiting room also thrust at potential enemies to show them they can't compete against you. Thrusting at the secretary can also deliver you potential points of having your application and resume on top of the pile.
    • grakker, on 02/20/2008, -0/+7Some friends and I were doing this on a train ride in high school from Germany to Paris. It was funny as hell until one of my friends started to get hit on by a guy who was REALLY interested.
    • passedoutghost, on 02/21/2008, -0/+0Oh man, I'm so doing that!
  • Ultra99, on 02/20/2008, -4/+1Dugg....because Diggers could use a little manliness

    Without shoving stuff down their drawers ;)
  • ghank, on 02/20/2008, -1/+7dugg down for "For great clothing tips, watch TLC’s What Not To Wear."
    Seriously, my wife watches this show, and the second i hear the opening theme song, it's time to retire to the man cave, garage, out of the house, anywhere away from that annoying chick( the host, not my wife ;) ).
  • jameskachan, on 02/20/2008, -0/+3"Use proper grammar and vocab that reflects a higher education."
    Another tip must be to short form things in conversation, especially when speaking about proper English.
  • controversy187, on 02/20/2008, -0/+12#1: Name repetition
    #2: Personality mirroring
    #3: Never breaking off a handshake.
  • bluehouse, on 02/20/2008, -0/+2I like to walk into a room, drop trow, and do the helicopter. That usually makes a lasting impression
  • lukeduke, on 02/20/2008, -0/+1Wipe a booger on the desk and use a permanent marker to draw on family pictures....they will never forget you.
  • Wuss, on 02/20/2008, -1/+4Hmmm.. dress well, speak well, act like your listening...

    truly insightful u asshat
  • bingobongony, on 02/20/2008, -0/+3The only tip you need is to never take advice from a website that claimed to be an expert on being a "man".
  • retrolab, on 02/20/2008, -0/+5"For great clothing tips, watch TLC’s What Not To Wear."
    I stopped after reading that.
  • ufia, on 02/20/2008, -2/+2Act undignified like Ron Paul, accusing the interviewer of silencing you, quoting the Constitution, and gathering a bunch of rebellious kids to shout your name loudly outside the door during the job interview.
  • ssmith2k3, on 02/20/2008, -1/+1great...just got done with interviews, now I read this.
  • qwertycopter, on 02/20/2008, -0/+3In other news: Something Else That's Completely Obvious
  • musicmanryan, on 02/20/2008, -0/+2All the information is obvious if you have a high school education or more.
  • xpuser, on 02/20/2008, -0/+1i did all these things without even realizing it before....they are very intuitive and they work.
  • topgigmedia, on 02/20/2008, -0/+2rip on and then ask, "hey are we near a Denny's? - cause somethin' smells kinda good."
  • sizzzzlerz, on 02/20/2008, -0/+0Get some more tats. Put a few rings in your nose, ear lobes, and lips. Wear some Doc Martens. I guarantee you'll make an impression. Probably won't get that job, though. Well, unless its a tattoo parlor, piecing salon, or shoe store.
  • gooovil, on 02/20/2008, -0/+1This is partially why it is so hard to separate those who are work-smart (those who do the work) and those who are persons-smart (those who also do the work but on other people)...
  • prodigy13, on 02/20/2008, -1/+0These are some good guidelines to follow...especially for job interviews and the like.

    Dugg.
  • raskali, on 02/20/2008, -0/+1This article could just as easily be describing a psychopath.
  • mahdaeng, on 02/21/2008, -0/+1Um, obvious?
  • SatansSpatula, on 02/21/2008, -1/+1"Look fit. People are attracted to people in good physical shape. If you’re out of shape, start heading to the gym everyday for 30 minutes of cardio and strength training. Also, quit eating junk and start eating healthy."
    This reads like a summary from someone who *didn't* understand what he had read... First off, 30 minutes of cardio per day is a good start. But you won't be burning off fat at that level. Now, 30 minutes of cardio AND weight training, that's no good. You're now barely breaking a sweat, and not breaking down muscles. Double fail. Try one hour of cardio three times per week, and a good 45 minute weights session two or three times per week.
  • bsonline, on 02/21/2008, -0/+1I could have sworn the title read "Make Yourself Sick With These First Impression Tips" before I left the house.
  • ApolloXLII, on 02/21/2008, -0/+2wow, i learned nothing! this is stuff i learned in high school... "communications" class. even then, most of it was common sense.
  • Stupidumb, on 02/21/2008, -1/+3In the middle being asked a questiob, yell out "GET THE ***** OFF MY DONKEY, YOU FLOWER!". Then, as the interviewer turns away in disgust, soil yourself whilst licking their left earlobe.
    • Stupidumb, on 02/21/2008, -0/+1notice how I wrote "whilst" cause I'm one fancy *****.
    • dylangaine, on 02/22/2008, -0/+1been there done that
  • billyfalconer, on 02/21/2008, -0/+0Look like Monica Bellucci.
  • dylangaine, on 02/22/2008, -0/+1pretty basic stuff. altho sometimes when i'm repeating a persons name over and over in a conversation, i know that he knows i'm doing it purposefully and it becomes weird.
  • britoca, on 02/22/2008, -0/+1also known as "brown nosing"
  • mhmdkhamis, on 07/13/2008, -0/+0Get some more tats. Put a few rings in your nose, ear lobes, and lips. Wear some Doc Martens. I guarantee you'll make an impression. Probably won't get that job, though. Well, unless its a tattoo parlor, piecing salon, or shoe store.

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