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First Impressions: Greetings, Small Talk, and Talking About Yourself

by Twilight-Valley-15508

A practice-heavy series for 8th graders on making strong first impressions in business and formal settings. Learners rehearse greetings, small talk, and introducing themselves through repeated roleplay with the tutor playing different adults.

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Lesson 1

Judged in Seven Seconds: You Haven't Even Spoken Yet

An adult starts deciding what they think of you before you finish your first sentence — so what exactly are they judging, and can you control it?

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Lesson 2

Small Talk Is Not Small: Keeping a Conversation Alive

You nailed the seven-second greeting - and then the conversation flatlined after two sentences. Why do some exchanges run for minutes while others die instantly, when it has nothing to do with being naturally talkative?

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Lesson 3

Your 30-Second Story: Talking About Yourself

'Tell me about yourself' is the most predictable question an adult will ever ask you — so why is it the one that freezes people most, and why do both obvious answers make things worse?

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