Remember a time when you meet someone that impressed you, and you connected with them?  I am sure that they made a great first impression and it made it easier to get to know them.  First impressions are powerful and can be good indicators of what their personality is like.  All of us want to make a great first impression. Here are a few ways you can leave a memorable first impression.

Give a Compliment 

When you give a unique and sincere compliment goes a long way. Why? It is expected when first meeting someone you want to impress them. To make it genuine, be detailed when giving a compliment. Recently I met a new client in my office, and at the start of our meeting, I noticed her coat. It was a lovely heather gray peacoat that had a 60’s fit with a contemporary style. It was elegant and draped nicely when she was wearing it. What did I tell her? Exactly that. There is nothing wrong with being direct when giving a compliment. She was impressed that I noticed the details of her coat and started sharing with me how she found it and that this was one of her favorites. My compliment may seem empty if I only said she had a nice coat. Next time you give a compliment, share the details of why to have more of an impact.

They remind you of a good time

Letting someone know you remind them of a great person or an extraordinary experience is always welcome. More times than not, they will ask you to tell them about the person or the experience you had. Once you start sharing why or what happened, they will start opening up to you and realize that you two may have a connection. 

They made you better

The only difference between who you are today and five years from now are the books you read and the people you meet. We remember the people who change our mindset, perspective, or attitude. Why not tell them that? Even if you just met them, people appreciate it when they made an impact and love hearing it. They may be surprised you shared it with them, and you will feel much better than you told them. If you do, let them know exactly what they said and how it changed your perspective, opinion, or attitude. Remember, it doesn’t have to be grandiose. As long as it’s genuine, it will be received well.