In order for others to have the right idea of you, it is important to familiarize yourself with the art of self-presentation and master its main points. Then you will feel confident both in a formal setting and at informal events among acquaintances and strangers.
Necessary
- - notebook;
- - pen.
Instructions
Step 1
Regardless of the situation, define for yourself the goals that you set when communicating with people at a particular point in time. Self-presentation is the ability to reveal oneself as required by the situation in the "focus" you need. Most people consciously or unconsciously strive for this on a daily basis.
Step 2
Work on yourself. Keep in mind that the roots of both high and low self-esteem lie in ordinary self-doubt. In a quiet, private setting, jot down your best qualities in a notebook and carry it with you wherever you go. Along with your regular morning jog or exercise, review your notes every day in your spare time.
Step 3
Take up any ancient oriental practices that interest you. They will help you to plunge into yourself, realize the necessary things and find answers to questions. In addition, they will exclude a possible desire to manipulate people, creating their own image, forming an opinion about themselves.
Step 4
Cultivate honesty and sincerity. The ability to present yourself means, at a deep subconscious level, to make it clear to others that you really have good human qualities, and do not ascribe to yourself the dignity and merit that you do not have. Always remember that people often have an impression of you based on real actions and inner content that they feel intuitively. In difficult situations, you should openly express your thoughts. Ultimately, this is what affects the attitude towards you.
Step 5
Try to articulate your thoughts clearly and clearly. If necessary, devote some time to mastering the basic techniques of rhetoric, communicate more. The manner and clarity of speech, the volume of the voice and intonation, the pace and the presence of confident, precise definitions - this is what an opinion about you is formed on in the first minutes of communication. Avoid falsehood, it is visible and works against you.
Step 6
Keep your distance when communicating. There are several spatial zones that should be used depending on the communication situations. Distinguish between an intimate zone, which is a maximum of 45 cm, into which only the closest are allowed to enter. A personal area extending from 45 to 120 cm should be maintained when communicating with familiar people. It is often this distance that is maintained at corporate receptions and formal parties. There is also a social area. It operates at a distance of 120 to 400 cm and represents the optimal distance for formal communication with strangers. The distance from 4 m is called the public area, which is often used for comfortable communication with a group of people.
