We all know how important it is to make a good first impression. The positive or negative feelings about us that a person develops during our initial interaction with them set the course for the ...

You never get a second chance at a first impression. Those initial moments can make or break relationships, deals, and opportunities. But giving the perfect introduction doesn't have to be a nerve ...

Who says first impressions matter? Science. Did you know that it only takes 7 seconds for someone to form an opinion about someone else, whether looking at a photo or meeting them in person? This goes ...

You’ve heard the old saying that you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression, so you know first impressions are important, and durable. You may have heard that people make up their minds ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. William Arruda covers personal branding, leadership, and careers. You've heard it countless times: "You never get a second chance ...

You might have far less time than you imagine to make a first impression. People make judgments about ability, trustworthiness, competence, and other traits in as little as a tenth of a second, ...

A strong first time user experience gets players into the fun fast. Clear goals and emotional rewards during tutorials can boost engagement and retention. Tracking tutorial data helps spot drop off ...

Zig Ziglar, the legendary motivational speaker and author of books, said, “You will not get another chance to establish the first impression.” The statement has continued to resonate with me ...

In the business world, first impressions are everything. Given the short attention span of people in 2025 and the steep competition in virtually every industry under the sun, the only real way to cut ...