How to immediately impress anyone: Simple behaviour tips
Impress others with these powerful tips
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Do you want to hold a positive aura and captivate people around? Mastering the art of influence is crucial for anyone looking to make an impact, be it at work, or social events. Engaging people around you well turns simple chats into memorable moments. Using specific techniques can boost your presence and help you connect more deeply. Following are powerful moves to help you influence and win over anybody:
Power of your body language
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Real power isn't about where you stand—it's about how you carry yourself. Confident individuals attract attention without needing to seek it out actively. Your physical presence matters; positioning yourself where conversations naturally occur can enhance how others perceive you. Move with purpose; fidgeting can diminish your presence. For instance, at social gatherings or meetings, stand or sit where you can engage easily with others rather than hiding in corners. This deliberate positioning helps project confidence and invites interaction from those around you.
Pause before you speak
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Pausing before you speak makes you look more powerful. A strategic pause can significantly boost your authority. Quick replies may come off as hasty, while a moment of silence conveys confidence. For example, if someone questions your opinion on a proposed marketing strategy, take a couple of seconds to collect your thoughts before responding. This not only builds anticipation but also shows that you value the conversation. In a meeting, if someone interrupts you, maintain eye contact and wait a moment before replying calmly. This approach commands respect and demonstrates that you are in control of the dialogue.
Build bonds with thoughtful interaction
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People trust those who make them feel seen. Building genuine connections relies on active listening rather than forced interactions. Instead of name-dropping, acknowledge someone's insight by saying, "I appreciated your thoughts on the recent sales report." Simple affirmations like "That was an excellent idea" or summarising their points can foster trust and connection. For example, in a networking event, instead of introducing yourself with big names, focus on what the other person is saying and respond thoughtfully. This approach makes others feel valued and encourages deeper conversations.
Flip the power dynamic in conversations
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The greatest communicators get others to talk more while remaining in charge. Instead of taking over conversations, steer them by asking open-ended questions. Rather than posing "Why do you like this kind of music?" pose "What made you a fan of pop-music?" The small rephrasing inspires participation while permitting you to still have control over the conversation. For example, when discussing hobbies, rather than presenting your hobbies as statements, ask others and respond to their feedback. This demonstrates that you consider their opinion and maintains the natural flow of the conversation.
Remember small details about others
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Most of the people trust individuals who recall minor details. Mentioning previous conversations reveals social intelligence and makes others valued. For example, upon running into the same person later, say something you discussed in your previous conversation: "When we last met, you had mentioned your holidays in Spain coming up—how did it go?" Making notes mentally in discussions solidifies bonding and shows the other person you value what is being said. During informal meetups such as coffee breaks or lunch appointments, remembering small details can become a major help in making an impression on the other person.
Stay calm and composed under pressure
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Nothing unsettles people more than someone who stays calm under pressure. Composure naturally draws respect from others. Avoid reacting impulsively, instead, respond with intention. Lowering your voice during tense moments can help regain focus from others. If something unexpected occurs in a meeting, express gratitude for patience rather than apologising excessively. For example, if the video projector malfunctions during a presentation, calmly thank the audience for their understanding instead of dwelling on mistakes. This approach helps maintain a positive atmosphere and demonstrates your ability to handle pressure.
Genuinely appreciate and thank people
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Genuine appreciation builds stronger connections than fake politeness. Effectively expressing gratitude strengthens relationships. Instead of saying "Sorry for the delay," try "Thank you for your patience." Recognising contributions authentically reinforces respect without sounding insincere. For example, after a team project, acknowledge everyone’s efforts by saying something like, "I truly appreciate everyone's hard work on this complex project." This kind of recognition fosters goodwill and encourages collaboration in future projects.
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Secure your homes over summer
Police are reminding people to keep their homes secure during the summer months.
Inspector Glenda Barnaby, Christchurch Area Prevention manager, says daytime burglaries are just as common as nightime burglaries.
“Burglaries can be committed at any time of the day, and coming into warmer months there is more opportunity for thieves."
"Although a majority of burglaries involve forced entry through windows and doors, we are starting to see more incidents at insecure premises. Police deal with cases where burglaries are committed in broad daylight, sometimes even while the victim is at home. Good weather means open doors and windows, which makes homes more vulnerable to burglars.”
Inspector Barnaby says there’s a few things people can do to reduce their changes of a burglary being committed.
⚠️ If you’re going outside for gardening, relaxing in the sun, or working in the garage, take a moment to lock your doors and secure your windows first.
⚠️ Do the same at night when you go to bed - keep your doors and windows secure and close your curtains. Fitting window stays means you can get a breeze coming through, while keeping your windows secure.
⚠️ Get to know your neighbours - let them know if you’re going away and look out for one another.”
If you see any suspicious activity, people or vehicles in your neighbourhood, don't hesitate to contact Police.
If you witness or suspect any illegal activity, please call 111 if it is happening now, or make a report through 105 either online or over the phone, if it is after the fact.
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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72.7% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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16.3% Hmm, maybe?
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11% Yes!
What sectors are barely paying more than minimum wage?
While New Zealand might have about a dozen sectors paying at least a median $100,000 a year, there are almost as many paying barely more than the minimum wage.
Data compiled by Infometrics showed the median and mean salaries across industries throughout the country.
The data does not adjust for hours worked, and some of the workers may not be working a 40-hour week.
But it shows that on an annual basis, many sectors were not delivering incomes that were equal to the minimum wage.
The minimum wage of $23.50 an hour works out to just under $49,000 a year for a full-time, 40-hour a week worker.
Fuel retailing was paying a median of almost exactly the same amount.
Food retailing was paying less, at $45,030. Accommodation was slightly more, at $49,240, and food and beverage services was significantly less at $40,170.
Also within $10,000 of minimum wage were "other store-based retailing" at $53,220, sport and recreation services at $53,350 and personal and other services at $54,170.
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment data last year showed that about 141,900 people would be directly affected by the minimum wage rising to $23.50, indicating they were at that point being paid less than that amount per hour.
Infometrics principal economist Nick Brunsdon said skills and experience explained a lot of the variation in incomes.
"Industries that need a more skilled workforce generally pay more - because they can get a lot of value out of their workers, and workers need a good incentive to gain those skills - for example, medicine. Industries that take in a lot of lower qualified staff, like hospitality, can get away with paying a lot less, and still get plenty of job applicants.
"There are other factors like desirability - some jobs might not have a high skill requirement but are somewhat undesirable - say underground coal mining - so higher pay is necessary to find workers."
CTU policy director and economist Craig Enney said "hours adequacy" was a big problem in many sectors.
"You've got someone who's working 20 hours a week or 25 hours, on $25 an hour, so you're earning $500 a week. Is that enough? No.
"The challenge is often about the structure of employment in some of those sectors…In hospo, in retail, in catering, in a range of other sort of service-based industries, it's wanting more hours and not getting it."
The latest labour market statistics showed the the number of underutilised people in the country had risen to 403,000.
"These are people who want more hours, want more work and can't get it. And that may be a key reason why, you know, total incomes are so inadequate for some people. And that's also partially helping to explain why the headline unemployment rate is not rising as quickly as some people had predicted."
Jake Lilley, a spokesperson for financial mentor network Fincap, said it was something mentors dealt with.
"They also help people work out what is realistic in terms of taking on hours while balancing additional childcare costs. Our latest Voices reporting recorded 31 percent of those supported by a financial mentor as having a mix of income from salary or wages as well as income support.
"It is a real juggle to navigate finances when unpredictable sporadic hours of work need reporting to Work and Income in what can be impractical timeframes. An example might be someone being asked to stay on for a longer shift by their manager and being unable to contact Work and Income when that day is the deadline to report other income.
"Someone might also not know exactly what their pay will be until a payslip is provided after the reporting date. Such situations can often result in overpayment debts from Work and Income compounding the difficulty of administering already tight finances."
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