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Body language expert: 7 cues that make you instantly more likable

Body language expert Vanessa Van Edwards shares her formula to create a lasting first impression.

with Vanessa Van Edwards

A big myth about first impressions is that your first impression happens the moment you start talking. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but your first impression happens the moment someone first sees you. That means you only have a few seconds, sometimes less than a second, to form that foundation of trust that you need for an entire interaction.

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