We all know how important it is to make a good first impression. At the same time, we know we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, because looks can be deceiving. So how do we make sense of these two ...

I doubt I’m the only one who grew up hearing, “Make sure you make a good first impression.” At the time, I probably wondered whether that was my parents just being persnickety. It turns out they were ...

Masculinizing and feminizing face shapes reliably alter perceptions of dominance and trustworthiness. Source: facelab, used with permission The first impressions we form about other people based on ...

Many of us get dazzled by first impressions. Romantically from a blind date. Collegially from an intelligent new colleague. Managerially from a solid new leader in the office. Whatever our first ...