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How to Make a Good ImpressionHow to Make a Good Impression

New Horizon College English

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张庆云

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Talk about good qualities in communication. Make good impressions on others. Understand the importance of nonverbal communication. Develop a paragraph of listing examples

Objectives

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I. IntroductionII. PreviewIII. Theme-& task-based leading-in

IV. Section A-Text StudyV. Extensive assignmentsVI. Testing yourselfVII. Optional tasksVIII. Content-revisiting

Contents

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I. A brief introduction of the text

live in the society communicate with all kinds of people through many different ways communicate with them directly by talking with them face to face communicate with them by phones, computers focus on the interpersonal communication learn some useful tactics or tricks make a good impression

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I. IntroductionII. PreviewIII. Theme-& task-based leading-in

IV. Section A-Text StudyV. Extensive assignmentsVI. Testing yourselfVII. Optional tasksVIII. Content-revisiting

II. PreviewII. Preview

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II. Preview

Watch the video and discuss Watch the video and discuss 1. What is “first impression”? 1. What is “first impression”? 2. First impression process 2. First impression process 3. Getting familiar with Text A3. Getting familiar with Text A

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II. Preview

1. First Impression Within the first seven seconds of a new encounter,

you are evaluated… even if it is just a glance. People appraise your visual and behavioral appearance from head to toe. They observe your demeanor, mannerisms, and body language and even assess your grooming and accessories – watch, handbag, briefcase. Within only three seconds, you make an indelible impression. You may intrigue some and disenchant others.

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2. First impression process The first impression process occurs in every

new situation. Within the first few seconds, people pass judgment on you – looking for common surface clues. Once the first impression is made, it is virtually irreversible. The process works like this:

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II. Preview

The process works like this: If you appear to be of comparable business or social

level, you are considered suitable for further interaction.

If you appear to be of higher business or social status, you are admired and cultivated as a valuable contact.

If you appear to be of lower business or social standing, you are tolerated but kept at arm's length.

If you are in an interview situation, you can either appear to match the corporate culture or not, ultimately affecting the outcome.

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II. Preview 3. Getting familiar with Text A3. Getting familiar with Text A

Three suggestions on making a good

impression on others:

Be yourself.

Use your eyes.

Lighten up.

Be yourself.

Use your eyes.

Lighten up. Summary

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II. Preview summary

You can learn to make a positive and lasting first impression, modify it to suit any situation, and come out a winner. Doing so requires you to assess and identify your personality, physical appearance, lifestyle and goals. Those who do will have the advantage.

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III. Theme-basedIII. Theme-based and task-based leading-in and task-based leading-in

1. Words concerning first impression

2. Tips for making good impression at interview

3. First impression vs. second impression

4. Discussion and Presentation

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1. Words concerning first impression

Unspoken / non-verbal communication spoken / verbal communication consciously / unconsciously chain of reactions attitude; presentation; presenter; Effective communication; physical appearance; rate of speech; pitch and tone of

voice; gestures; facial expressions; eye contact; positive; optimistic; confident; courage; courageous;

relaxed; humorous; conversational skills

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2. Tips for making good impression at interview

Firm handshake Smile Make eye contact Practice good

posture (don’t be stiff)

Be an active listener

Clasp hands in lap (don’t fidget)

Attitude Enthusiastic Confident (without bei

ng defensive) Outgoing A sense of humor Polite Humble Not too aggressive Be yourself

　　

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3.First impression vs. second impression

According to conventional wisdom, the first impression you make upon meeting a person sets the tone for the subsequent development of the relationship. A bad impression, therefore, constitutes an irrecoverable error. That being the case, you should always make it the highest priority to look your best in any situation in which you might meet people, and women in particular.

Opposing views:

Shallow, superficial people judge others by "first impressions". It is an indication of intellectual laziness (and possibly brain damage), of an unwillingness and possible inability to reason deeply, analyze, and make informed decisions.

First impressionFirst impression

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3.First impression vs. second impression

Second Impression Wisdom dictates holding back the most important

parts of one's self at first contact, in favor of a gradual and orderly getting acquainted period. Getting to know someone, truly know them, is a slow and sometimes messy affair, full of risks and potential missteps, and only a fool would attempt to short-circuit the process by relying on a 'first impression'. There is much more to a person than can be taken in at a single glance, and, as is generally the case, "what you see is not what you get".

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4. Discussion and Presentation

I think it is (not) proper to judge a person by first impressions

What is your opinion?

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Structure of the textQuestions to comprehensionWords usingUseful ExpressionsSentence patternsSentences structuresSummaryWriting analysis

Section A-Text studySection A-Text study

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Text Structure

Research shows we make up our minds about people through unspoken communication within seven seconds of meeting people.

Introduction (Paras.1~2)

Development (Paras.3~14)

Conclusion (Para.15)

The secrets to make a good impression:1) You are the message. 2) Be yourself.3) Use your eyes. 4) Lighten up.

You already have within you the power to make a good impression, because nobody can be you as well as you can.

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Comprehension questions

(1). How do you judge a person you meet for the first time?(2). Besides verbal communication do you know any ways of nonverbal communication?(3). In interpersonal communication do non-verbal factors affect the impression people make?(4). What is one way by which you can have a positive effect on other people?(5). How can you behave yourself to maintain the best state or to be the best person you can?

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点击进入重点单词讲解

Words using

1. impression 2. conscious

5. Focus

4. encounter

9. contact

7. consistent

6. absorb

8. depress

3. range

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1. impression

--[u/c] the opinion or feeling you have about someone or something because of the way they seem

Examples

Arriving late won't create a very favorable impression . We were left with the impression that the contract was ou

rs if we wanted it. I get the distinct impression that we're not wanted here. It was their first meeting and Richard was determined to

make an impression .

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2. conscious

A. aware of something, noticing or realizing something B. awake, knowing what is going on around

Examples Are you conscious of how people will regard such

behavior? He was in a coma for days, but now he is conscious

again. Conscious, unconscious, consciously, unconsciously,

self-conscious, self-consciously

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He is unconscious of any changes.The thief knocked him unconscious.He consciously turned down the radio.He unconsciously imitated his father.He is a boy with self-consciousness.

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3. range

occur between certain limits, vary or extend between specified limits

Examples The frontier ranges from the northern hills

to the southern coast. A wide range of colors and patterns are

available... The tactics employed can range from over

t bullying to subtle emotional blackmail.

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4. Encounter

n. a meeting with somebody that happens by chance or unexpectedly

v. meet or find oneself faced by something or somebody unpleasant, dangerous or difficult.

Examples an encounter with a stranger/ an old friend I encountered many difficulties when I

first started this job.

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5. focus concentrate one’s attention on something The spellings focuses, focusing, focused are also used.

The plural of the noun can be either foci or focuses.

Examples

Please focus your minds on the following problems. If you focus on a particular topic or if your attention is

focused on it, you concentrate on it and think about it, discuss it, or deal with it, rather than dealing with other topics.

He is currently focusing on assessment and development...

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6. Absorb

v. hold the attention or interest of somebody fully

Examples be absorbed in something He was absorbed in reading his book that he

forgot the time. He was so absorbed in playing the piano that

he didn’t notice that it rained outside.

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7. Consistent

adj.( of a person, his behavior, his views etc.) always keeping to the same pattern or style, unchanging.

agreeing, in agreement

Examples

You’re not very consistent: first you condemn me, then you praise me.

He was consistent in his attitude. consistent with something What you say now is not consistent with what you said last week.

Consistently You should be consistently honest.

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8. Depress

v. make somebody sad and without enthusiasm.

Examples Wet weather always depresses me.

The bad news depressed him heavily.

Depressed, depressing, depression

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9. Contact

a state in which two people or things touch each other, and a chemical reaction is occurring.

communication with a person , official group, country etc.

Examples She has lost contact with her son. Eye contact is an effective way when talking

with others.

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Useful expressions

make up one’s mind drive somebody crazy at one’s best lighten up take … seriously

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make up one’s mind

decide to do something form one’s opinions about somebody

Examples

He hasn't made up his mind when to go yet. He has made up her mind to give up smoking. We made up our minds about him through

talking with him.

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drive somebody crazy & at one’s best

make somebody feel very upset or annoyed. in one’s best state or form Examples

His wife’s endless complaints almost drove him crazy.

She wasn’t at her best in the last examination.

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lighten up & take … seriously

(an expression you say to tell somebody to stop being so serious or annoyed; be relaxed and happy

treat a thing or person as important

Examples

His friends told him to lighten up after the accident.

If you want to enjoy your life you should learn not to take everything too seriously.

Don’t take it seriously. It’s nothing.

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Sentence patterns Research shows we make up our minds about people through

unspoken communication with seven seconds of meeting them. (Para. 1)

Consciously or unconsciously, we show our true feelings with our eyes, faces and attitudes, causing a chain of reactions, ranging from comfort to fear. (para.1)

You are the message. (para.3)

The secret has always been you are the message. (para.3)

You were committed to what you were talking about and so absorbed in the moment you lost all self-consciousness.(para.5)

Many how-to books advise you stride into a room and impress others with your qualities. (Para. 6)

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Research tells us that we usually form an opinion or get an impression of somebody within the first seven seconds after we meet him through nonverbal communication i.e. we don’t speak to him and just watch him.

Aware or unaware, we express our feelings through our eyes, faces, bodies and attitudes. When others notice our feelings they will have a sequence of various reactions from comfort to fear.

Understanding the Sentences

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You are the message. (para.3)You yourself express your feeling through your eyes, face, body and attitudes. All these can form the impression about you to the others.

The secret has always been you are the message.(para.3)

The sentence means:The best way been you yourself give off the information about you to others.Here “ the secret” means the best way or the only way to be successful.

Understanding the Sentences

1. You were committed to what you were talking about and so absorbed in the moment, you lost all self-consciousness. (L19)

Because you Because you paid so much attention topaid so much attention to what what you were talking about, you almost forget you were talking about, you almost forget everything outside and you didn't feel shy any everything outside and you didn't feel shy any more.more.

thatthat

你对你所谈论的事情你对你所谈论的事情非常投入非常投入，当时完全，当时完全沉沉浸其中浸其中，以至于完全没有了羞怯的感觉。，以至于完全没有了羞怯的感觉。

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Many how-to books advise you stride into a room and impress others with your qualities. (Para. 6)

The sentence means:

Many books that offer advice on how to make a good impression tell you to walk into a room with quick long steps and make others feel admiration and respect for your good qualities.

Here “how-to books” means the books that offer advice on how to do things well or achieve something.

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Sentence structures and grammar points

(1) V-ing as the adverbial We show our true feelings with our eyes, fa

ces, bodies and attitudes, causing a chain of reactions.

We show our true feelings with our eyes, faces, bodies and attitudes. This causes a chain of reactions.

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More examples: Because she was alone at home she felt very boring.

Being alone at home she felt very boring. They sang and danced noisily next door last night and

it made me unable to fall asleep. They sang and danced noisily next door last night making

me unable to fall asleep. When she arrived at the airport she found the plane

had left. Arriving at he airport she found the plane had left.

He held a big box in his hands and stood in front of the door silently. Holding a big box in his hands he stood in front of the door

silently.

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(2) so…that…You were so absorbed in the moment that you lost your self-consciousness.

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More examples:

The car was so expensive that she couldn’t afford it. She was so excited that she couldn’t help crying. She was such a kind woman that everyone around her

liked her very much.

Compare: so that She got up very early this morning so that she cou

ld catch the first bus. She moved to the big city so that she would have

more job opportunities.

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(3) If 引导的虚拟条件句：（与现在事实不符） If I did agree, I certainly wo

uldn’t look at my feet or at the ceiling.

More examples: If I were you, I wouldn’t do

such a silly thing. If it was true, I would tell it to your parents.

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Summary Now that we become aware of the importance of body

language to our success in social contacts and we are also clear about its five major aspects through which our body language sends messages to others, it is quite necessary for us to better ourselves in the application of body language. Our positive appearance can be effected through the appropriate clothes we wear and the popular but well-dressed hairstyles we keep. The improvement of our posture should be focused on the way we stand, the way we approach others, and the way we display our abilities.

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Gestures are often overdone by presenters. If we find someone’s ideas and charm glow with the help of gestures, we should keep in mind where they come in; but on the other hand, when we find someone’s gestures add nothing but boredom to his speech, we should see to it that such a thing will not happen to ours. We should apply our skills of “eye contact and facial expressions” to where we show respect or liking for the views of others, and where we feel confidence in ourselves.

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Writing analysis

A Paragraph of a Statement Supported by a List of Things

Sample Others will want to be with you and help you if

you use your good qualities. They include: physical appearance, energy, rate of speech, pitch and tone of voice, gestures, expressiveness of the eyes, and the ability to hold the interest of others. Others form an impression about you based on these.

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A Paragraph of a Statement Supported by a List of Things

Your good qualities include:

1. physical appearance2. energy3. rate of speech4. pitch and tone of

voice5. gestures6. expressiveness of the

eyes7. ability to hold the

interest of others

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Structured writing:

Topic: How to make your public speaking successful?

Directions: Practice writing a paragraph that starts with a general statement and goes on to list several examples to support it.

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V. Extensive tasks - V. Extensive tasks - further discussionfurther discussion

Discussion topics (1). Do you care about other people’s impression on you?(2). Before you go out to school or work or somewhere

else each time do you pay special attention to your appearance for example your clothes and your hairstyle etc? If you do, why?

(3).Among your family members or your friends do you care about the impression that you make to them?

(4). When you encounter a stranger or an important person, will you pay special attention to the impression that you will make to him?

(5). On some special occasions like a job interview will you think about some ideas and try to produce a positive impression to your interviewers? If you do, how?

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VI. Testing yourself - VI. Testing yourself - questionnairequestionnaire

Contents-I. Introduction

II. Preview

III. Theme-based and task-based leading-in

IV. Section A-Text

V. Extensive assignments

VI. Testing yourself

VII. Optional tasks

VIII. Content revisiting

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1. When I phone potential employers, I use a clear and confident voice and always first identify who I am and why I am calling.

a. True

b. False

Item 1

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2. When greeting someone for the first time, a cupped handshake is a good way to

show my sincerity and interest.

a. True

b. False

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3. When introducing myself in a job interview, I should avoid saying anything except my name until the other person

responds.

a. True

b. False

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4. I always avoid asking questions at an interview because it is rude to interrupt the interviewer by asking

questions. a. True b. False

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Doing exercises:

Fill in the blank with the words given below. Chang the form if necessary .

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react range encounter present consistent impression encounter resent (1). The beautiful scenery of the countryside him

deeply. (2). She didn’t show any to his rude words. (3). These gloves on sale are of different prices,

from two dollars to five dollars. (4). She felt because she failed to pass the

examinations. (5). I can’t go with you to the cinema today because I

had to prepare my on sign language for tomorrow.

(6). I had a brief with an angry client this morning.

(7). She wasn’t of her mistakes at that time. (8). As a teacher, when we treat different students

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VII. Optional tasksVII. Optional tasks

Contents-information checkinformation checktrue or falsetrue or false

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People communicate through many ways like___,______,______, newspapers, TV, broadcast, satellites, telephones etc. In modern times _______means have become more and more______. People have adopted some to communicate.

All of us communicate with one another______, as well as with words. Nonverbal language involves_______, sign language and gestures. People communicate______, but sometimes they use nonverbal language in communication.

Background check

Talking, asking, gestures, communication , convenient , quick and safe means , nonverbally, body language, verbally

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True or False? Follow all the advice in how-to books. Change according to different situations. Match tones of voice and gestures with words.

It’s true to the audience that “Seeing is believing”. Keep eye contact while talking to others. Take yourself too seriously. Often say “I”.

Follow all the advice in how-to books. Change according to different situations. Match tones of voice and gestures with words. It’s true to the audience that “Seeing is believing”. Keep eye contact while talking to others. Take yourself too seriously. Often say “I”.

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VIII. Content-revisitingVIII. Content-revisiting

Contents-

Reviewing new words

and useful expressions

Review: new words

impress,depress,conscious,reaction,

range,introduction,spouse,interview,

encounter,Focus,presentation,physical,

rate,tone,appearance,gesture,absorb,

audience,contact,relax, lighten,humor,

roar,brood,entertainment

Useful expressions

A chain of reactionsA job interviewTake a good hard look at…Make a persuasive presentationThe secret/trickExpression through eyesForm an impressionLook right/straight at ..Keep an eye onBreak eye contactEnter into a lion’s cage

Entertainment industry Take themselves too seriously

Lose al self –consciousnessPower handshakeFix one’s eyes on …Follow adviceDrive me crazyAt your best Address the garden clubMixed messageBelieve what you see over what you hearBecome angry over tiny problemsThrow back one’s headNo one can be you as well as you can

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