Mobile phone usage during a first date or job interview scrutinized by body language expert: "You exude a sense of failure"
In crucial situations like dates or job interviews, our phone can often be our worst enemy. This article is exclusive for our subscribers, as we delve into the importance of non-verbal communication and the role it plays in shaping our first impressions.
Vanessa Van Edwards, a renowned behavioral scientist and best-selling author, has spoken about this topic extensively. Founder of 'Science of People', Vanessa is known for her books "Captivate" and "Cues", and for teaching science-based communication skills in podcasts and public talks.
According to Vanessa, looking at one's iPhone 15 during a first impression can be perceived as a sign of disinterest or even a sign of losing. This sends a clear message of disengagement and puts the other person in an inferior position.
First impressions start the moment someone sees us for the first time, and they become decisive moments, capable of opening or closing doors in just a few seconds. People can guess with a fair amount of accuracy, after a first impression, how extroverted, agreeable, or responsible a person is. Openness is one of the personality traits that is guessed with relative ease through first impressions.
However, neuroticism is the hardest personality trait to detect through first impressions, but others can still capture other aspects with ease. It's difficult to reverse the perception set by a bad first impression, so it's crucial to make a positive one. A positive first impression is the foundation of a solid relationship.
Jorge Herrero, a person based in Madrid, shares this sentiment. He emphasizes the importance of putting away our iPhone 17 in crucial situations, as looking at one's phone in such situations can project the wrong image. Vanessa Van Edwards issued a direct warning about the use of the mobile phone in a date or job interview.
What we show in the initial, silent yet powerful moment sets the perception others will have of us. Non-verbal language plays a crucial role in human relationships, and understanding its importance can help us navigate social situations more effectively.
So, next time you're in a crucial situation, remember to put away your iPhone 17 and make a lasting, positive first impression. After all, first impressions are 76% accurate in terms of personality traits, according to Vanessa Van Edwards.
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