Image Components
Many times we hear that the first impression is what counts and perhaps we aren’t so aware of the importance of the first impression we give to each other in our interaction. In those first few seconds, we suffer in the other a perception based on our gestures, our clothing, our face, the way in which we communicate (verbally and nonverbally). We currently have tools for enhancing the image and achieve a positive effect in the interaction with other people, from the first impression to the continuous treatment in circumstances that are (business, personal). The image is a resource that we should know and use in order to obtain optimal results. Few people are aware of the importance of the image and benefit from what they projected to the outside world. Our image is the external manifestation of who we are at home, our values and beliefs. Many times we hear that the first impression is what counts and we are perhaps not so aware of the importance of the first impression we give to each other in our interaction.
In those first few seconds, we suffer in the other a perception based on our gestures, our clothing, our face, the way in which we communicate (verbally and nonverbally). We currently have tools for enhancing the image and achieve a positive effect in the interaction with other people, from the first impression to the continuous treatment in circumstances that are (business, personal). The image is a resource that we should know and use in order to obtain optimal results. Few people are aware of the importance of the image and benefit from what they projected to the outside world. The image that we show from the external is deeper in what many may believe that it also consists of a manifestation of inner of each person, their values, beliefs and traits. In other words, our image realizes our personality. The image is a form of communication with others through the clothing, accessories, makeup, hair, posture, the smile and the gestures, among others. Our image is perceived with the five senses and affects the perception of others in these five areas.
More than 50% of communication is nonverbal: a person never ceases to communicate, although currently not be communicating verbally. A sloppy or not arranged image can significantly affect our chances of progress in labor, while we are highly trained to make progress in our work. We must boost our image through the above mentioned components (hair, clothing, footwear, accessories, make-up, posture, grimacing) but always bearing in mind our personality. We can avail ourselves of trends within fashion, but the idea is to achieve a harmonious balance between the interior and the exterior without ceasing to be oneself. It is not projecting anything that we are not our personality shall be demonstrated in one form or another. It is important to work on our personal strengths and from there, improve our image abroad.