Today on Business English Impulse Podcast: Episode 1 Annie and Clare discuss how to make a good Nonverbal First Impression. Did you know it usually takes people less than 10 seconds to decide what they think of you? That’s right! Before you even open your mouth, most people have already created a first impression. Listen to the podcast to learn three tips to making a good nonverbal first impression. Then, have a look at the vocabulary and expressions that came up in the episode.
Vocabulary and Expressions
Judge a book by its cover
- to make a decision about how you feel about someone based on their appearances.
- I know I shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but I can’t believe the teacher showed up in sweat pants.
- If you always judge a book by its cover, you may miss out on meeting someone who is really kind.
Handshake
- When two people face eachother and stretch out their right hands and shake them.
- I really don’t like when people at work kiss me. It’s not very professional. I prefer a handshake.
- Handshakes, although typically seen as a western greeting, has become internationally accepted.
Dreaded
- Something that causes fear or worry
- Business are still worried there may be another dreaded pandemic.
- Sometimes used to express that you don’t like something
- I’ll leave once I finish the dreaded paperwork.
Dress code
- The accepted way to dress, usually for work, that can be either written or socially accepted.
- The bank has a formal dress code and we are not allowed to wear jeans or sandals.
- Although our company does not have a written dress code, it is obvious that we can dress business casual.
Take something into account
- to consider something when analyzing a situation
- If we John is going to join the team, we need to take into account that he is not in the office on Tuesdays.
- When speaking on the phone, take into account that people know if you are smiling.
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