Some say they have the ability to “see straight through a person,” while others distrust such stories. Either way, each of us forms an opinion about others not only from what they say and do, but also from their appearance—which is often assessed unconsciously, intuitively.
This is especially important when no words have yet been spoken and no actions have yet taken place. It’s believed that an opinion about a person is formed in the first 15–20 seconds of communication. How, in such a short time, does sympathy or dislike get born? Are these judgments always correct—and how can you learn to avoid mistakes…