When you’re trying to make a good first impression, sometimes the simplest mistakes can be the worst. You might think that these errors are minor compared to other faults, but in reality, it’s the small things you do that create an immediate and lasting moment for any individual.

6 Obvious Mistakes That Ruin First Impressions — And How To Be Influential

J.D Rehbein-Wrightstein
11 min readOct 21, 2021
Photo by Josh Hild from Pexels

In this article I’ll be going over the six most common mistakes people make when they first meet someone and what you can do to avoid these pitfalls. The idea is for you to come off as the most influential and attractive person in the room, so let’s start with a simple tip…

1 . The Common Mistake — Dressing Lazy

This is the number one mistake I’ve seen people make in my life. You’re busy, you’re in a hurry, and you just threw on some clothes. Suddenly you see someone you know, or even worse… someone you want to impress.

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J.D Rehbein-Wrightstein

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