First Impressions Don't Lie — Here's Why

Anna K

First Impressions Don't Lie — Here's Why

Conversation - B2-C1 | Advance Level

8 $

Jun. 22 Mon , 04:00 USA

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Description

In this lesson you will explore how first impressions are formed and why they have a lasting impact on communication and relationships. You will understand how the brain processes rapid judgments using cognitive shortcuts and how factors such as body language, tone of voice, and confidence shape perception. You will also examine psychological biases like confirmation bias and anchoring that influence how impressions are maintained. By the end of the lesson, you will be able to identify key elements that create strong first impressions and apply strategies to improve how you present yourself in professional and social contexts.

Session Activities

1: When you meet someone for the first time, what is the first thing you usually notice about them ?

2: How do you think people form impressions of you in the first 30 seconds of meeting you?

3: Can you think of a time when your first impression of someone was wrong? What changed your opinion?

1: How does perception of a speaker change depending on their tone and body language?

2: In what ways can credibility be built or lost during a first meeting?

3: How important is nonverbal communication compared to spoken language in forming impressions?

4: Have you ever noticed bias affecting the way people judge others at first sight?

5: What kind of inference do people usually make about someone within the first few seconds of meeting them?

6: Can strong emotions trigger an affect heuristic when we meet someone new?

7: How can educators or professionals reduce bias when evaluating others?

8: What role does credibility play in job interviews or presentations?

9: How might perception differ between cultures when interpreting nonverbal behavior?

10: Can you think of a situation where your initial inference about someone turned out to be incorrect?

Perception

the way something is interpreted or understood

Credibility

the quality of being trusted and believed

Nonverbal

communication through body language, not words

Bias

a tendency to think in a certain way, often unfairly

Inference

a conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning

Affect heuristic

a mental shortcut where decisions are influenced by emotions and feelings rather than logic

Get ready for an engaging 10 minutes where you'll receive valuable feedback from your tutor regarding vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar mistakes

Rules

Be kind and respectful to everyone.

No flirting! If someone doesn’t want to share their social media or phone number, respect their choice.

Let everyone have a chance to speak.

Please avoid smoking or drinking while talking.

Keep your camera on at all times.

Note: If you break any of these rules, you may be banned