Everyone knows a first impression is so important, so I thought it would be cool to pass along this list of little things that people judge you on when they first meet you.

1. Your handshake  - we've all heard this before... no wet fish, or whatever, right?  But I've found, and maybe it's just me, that it's harder than you think to nail a perfect handshake the first time.  Maybe I need to practice.

2.  Whether or not you show up on time - if you're late for a first meeting, it comes across poorly, anyone who doesn't know that is dumb.  I think that goes for business especially, along with dating and friendships

3.  How you treat restaurant staff - if you're on a first date or a business lunch meeting and you're crappy to the server or host or busser at a restaurant, than I think it's pretty safe to assume you're a crappy person.

4.  Where you look when you drink out of a cup - I'm not sure how this is a thing, but a person that looks into the cup when drinking is said to be more introspective, self-aware, idealistic, and focused. A person who looks over the rim of the cup when drinking tends to be more influenced by others, more environmentally aware, carefree, extroverted, and trusting and a person who closes their eyes when they drink is in some sort of pain or discomfort and is preoccupied with pleasure and relief.

5.  Whether you bite your nails - apparently those who bite their nails (or pull their hair, or pick their skin) tend to be perfectionists, and are usually unable to fully relax.

6.  Your handwriting - people who put a lot of pressure on pen and paper to write something are usually stubborn and have a lot of confidence and I guess large letters indicate that you're people-oriented, while small letters suggest you're introverted.

7.  How often you check your phone - if you can't leave it alone you may be less emotionally stable and trying to boost your mood. I think that's fair.

8.  Whether you make eye contact - if you can't make eye contact it shows you lack the self-control required to follow through and you probably have a weak will.

Funny thing is, I don't think those are the same 8 things I use to assess a person when I first meet them.  I think I am more shallow and judge people based on their appearance.  Sorry if that sounds wrong, but it's the truth!

I notice if their hair and clothes are put together, if they are clean and pleasant looking.

What kind of criteria do you use to judge people?

Photo by Kevork Djansezian,Getty Images
Photo by Kevork Djansezian,Getty Images
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