PART ONE
Mind Map
PART TWO
Qotations and Reflectins
In Chapter2, the narrator told us a story about the discovery of B-612, where the little prince once lived.
A Turkish astonomer discovered the new asteroid, but when he dressed himself in Turkish costume, nobody would believe what he said.
While later, when he was in European costume, dressing with impressive style and elegance, everybody accepted his report.
According to the viewpoint of the author, the story is narrated to reveal the serious racial discrimination in his time, but just as people says, this book can be read by both children and adults, and interpreted from different perspectives. So today, when I read the story, I'd like to think about it from a different angle.
It is said like knows like. So if we want others to know us better, we should find a way, easily be accepted by them, to show ourselves. Most of the time，people get the first impression of others from their appearance and psychologists says the first impressions individuals give to others could greatly influence how they are treated and viewed.
Don't forget the Turkish astronomer. Just at the first glance of his Turkish custome, all other astronomers had decided not to trust him. And the second time, they changed your mind and all accepted his report just because of his new trustworthy appearance.
Since the first impression is so important, and we will never get a second chance to make a great one, we should pay close attention to our clothes, manner of speaking, gestures and so on when we meet a person for the first time.
Here I get online some ways to make great first impression. Happy to share them with you all.
1. Be mindful of how you appear to others
From head to toe, you want to be sure that you are portraying the image that presents you in the best possible light. Prepare yourself well ahead of time and put your best self forward—clothing, hair, accessories. This will make you feel your best and ultimately leave a great first impression.
2. Be on time
Nothing shoots you down faster than being late for an initial appointment or meeting—even just a minute or two. Always give yourself more than enough time, allowing for traffic delays or parking hassle. Always be on time.
3. Watch the body language
Your body language silently speaks volumes. Studies have proven that it has four times more influence on first impressions than anything you actually say. Genuine smiles are a winning ticket for creating a great first impression, as is a firm handshake and purposeful eye contact. Stand tall and be proud of who you are.
4. Turn off your cell phone
Nothing kills a great first impression faster than someone's cell phone making constant vibration or sounds. Turn it off. And don't even think about responding to a text message or answering your phone if it rings.
5. Begin the conversation
You can put yourself and others at ease and guarantee a great first impression by engaging in a bit of small talk to loosen things up. Prepare ahead of time and learn something about the individual you are meeting or about the company they represent and then begin the conversation with one thing you have learned. Or simply begin by asking them, "How has your day been going?" And remember to smile.
6. Keep it positive
This is not the time to rehash the story of the lady who cut you off and took your parking spot, or the dog that messed up your front lawn that morning. Your upbeat attitude and positivity will make for a great first impression.
7. Pay attention
You create a great first impression when the person you are meeting feels listened to and is made to feel that he or she has a captive and interested audience. Lean into the conversation—body language again—to communicate that you are really listening and interested.
8. Don't forget your manners
Any time I witness good manners—"Please," "Thank you," or "Please, you go first"—I immediately take this as a sign of a good person that I can trust. Good manners and being humble always leave a great first impression.
9. Just relax and be yourself
Remember that most people are just as uncomfortable or anxious as you are during a first meeting. Tell yourself that you are good enough and see what you can do to make the other person more comfortable—if they're comfortable, you will be more comfortable. So take a few deep breaths, relax, and go be your fabulous self.
Well, this is my second reaction essay about The Little Prince. What else does the book bring to me? I'll share it with you all in the next one.
