We all know how important it is to make a good first impression. At the same time, we know we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, because looks can be deceiving. So how do we make sense of these two ...

Welcome to Pressing Questions, Fast Company’s workplace advice column. Every week, deputy editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer the biggest and most pressing ...

How to use ChatGPT to craft strong first impressions in business settings. Use these prompts to generate pre-meeting rituals, dress advice, conversation starters, concise pitches, and graceful exit ...

You think you made a good first impression — even a great one — and then poof! Someone ghosts you. I don’t get it! I thought we had a good connection. Harvard ...

In many social situations, smiling can smooth interactions. People who smile are seen as more attractive, honest, and warm. 1 Smilers are also seen as more competent, suggesting that putting on a ...