Target Language

Research shows that you have ten seconds to make a lasting first impression because this is how our _.

brains are wired

A smile _ warmth and openness.

convey

Recent research in neuroscience shows that people _ at a glance.

size each other up

You are _ someone with equal qualifications, but less professional presence.

more likely to succeed than

First impressions _ the following criteria: 7% words, 38% voice, 55% visual.

are based on

At an interview or _, you can say the right things, but a frown will undo your words.

networking event

A smile _ confidence.

inspire

A smile _ positive attention to us.

draw

_ some information about yourself that will help you start a conversation.

offer

France can ask Guy about Guadeloupe or offer _ about winter in Montreal.

some advice

You also want to talk in an _ manner.

upbeat

This is my first term at the school, and _, I'm somewhat worried about winter in Montreal.

as you can imagine

In the professional world, it is _ important to make sure you have an effective introduction.

especially

The Brébeuf student would leave a more _ by mentioning volunteer work.

a lasting impression

It is also important to know that when you _ to someone, give them your full attention.

are introduced

This _ as the Rule of Three.

is known

Try to say the name when you are introduced, _ during the conversation, and when you say goodbye.

once

An unfavorable first impression is easily cultivated by _ any eye contact whatsoever.

avoiding

You should also _ the position of your body, fixing it to signal disinterest.

paying attention to

To underline the insensitive, egotistical _ that you are, disregard any opinions offered.

conversation hog

Someone walks over and you reach out to _, realizing your hand is wet.

handshake / shake hands

Strutting forward, not _ with a handshake, but a fist pump will rustle feathers.

greet

By following these guidelines, those with anti-social inclinations _ to come off as unapproachable.

can be assured

Dismissing the feelings of others undermines your _.

trustworthiness

For most people this is embarrassing, and _ would quickly apologize.

savvy networkers

Though they may not be aware of how their _ come across, such gestures may be consequential.

small gestures

Jewellery or clothing _.

is adjusted

Avoiding hand movements will make you look _.

stiff and awkward

When we slouch, we are not _ a professional image.

project / projecting

Jeanne and Rui may not realize how their small gestures _.

come across

Leaning on furniture takes away from a _ and may make you look lazy.

balanced impression

It sends a message that may _ as uninterested, irresponsible, and disrespectful.

be construed

Giving people your full attention sends a message that you are _, attentive, and professional.

reliable

In interviews with cultural coaches, _ popped up on etiquette in professional situations.

a few insights

Cultures vary in whether it is important to be _.

punctual

First, _ with a handshake has become a universal business greeting.

greeting

In Australia, _ is common, and women should offer a firm handshake.

handshake / handshaking

_ , meetings end on time in Australia.

likewise

Unlike Australia, while beginning on time is critical, _ is informal in Japan.

wrapping up

Eye contact _ when speaking with someone of a higher rank in some cultures.

is avoided

In Australia, anything past ten minutes late _ disrespectful manners.

is / are considered

In Australia, eye contact connotes _ and respect.

trustworthiness

In Japan, too much eye contact from a listener _ he disapproves.

implies

A hard glare is _ in Australia and Arabia.

unsettling

Australians are surprisingly _ about distance.

uptight

In Arabia, there is no concept of _, proximity reflects closeness.

personal space

Japanese accept closeness in _ such as rush-hour trains.

tight quarters

_ , in Arabia, people stand close and there is no concept of personal space.

similarly

In Arabia, _ someone to point out you are standing too far apart.

it's not uncommon for

Here are exciting qualities of recent _ work and insights into education changes.

tech-enabled

In the age of _, crowdfunding, and massive cooperative projects, hierarchies feel out-of-date.

crowdsourcing

In the age of crowdsourcing, _, and massive cooperative projects, hierarchies feel out-of-date.

crowdfunding

In the age of crowdsourcing, crowdfunding, and _ cooperative projects, hierarchies feel out-of-date.

massive

More leaders are _ to structures that allow employees to _ teams.

switching / switch

Traditional business hierarchies feel rather _.

out-of-date

Mark Cuban says that 'jobs' are _.

on-the-way-out

More industries switch to a _, and workers rack up second jobs.

freelance model

Workers rack up second jobs and _ in their spare time.

freelance gigs

Would flexible work be one of the most _ of all, or unsettling?

heartening developments

_ , all this sounds drastic, but stability and experience matter.

granted

None of this renders offices _.

obsolete

Collaboration is more easily achieved with _ communication.

face-to-face

According to the WEF, _ skills learned and skills needed is becoming greater.

the gap between

Students _ that information and were tested on it.

absorbed

Work connections are becoming _ internationalized.

increasingly

The modern world needs workers with sophisticated ways of _.

processing information

Workers will have to _ and think critically.

problem solve

School leavers must know how to collaborate, _, communicate, and solve problems.

think critically

Today's leavers must know how to use technology to collaborate, think critically, communicate, and _.

solve problems

The twin forces of technology and globalization are _ 21st-century learning.

driving