
{"id":5894662,"date":"2012-07-24T00:00:08","date_gmt":"2012-07-24T07:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.californiapsychics.com\/?p=5894662"},"modified":"2013-06-05T14:23:50","modified_gmt":"2013-06-05T21:23:50","slug":"disarm-and-charm-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.californiapsychics.com\/blog\/mind-body-spirit\/disarm-and-charm-them.html","title":{"rendered":"How to be Charming and Make a Good Impression"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone knows that a first impression is important. There are many ways that you can influence the way you appeal to people. Some are very obvious and others have influences you may not recognize.<\/p>\n<h4>How to Make a Great Impression<\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.californiapsychics.com\/blog\/2010\/10\/rejecting-rejection.html\">Rejection is a harsh word.<\/a><\/strong> Not only does the \u201creject\u201d portion make us feel like losers; the \u201ction\u201d sounds a little too close to \u201cshun.\u201d Today, we&#8217;re going to talk about how you can turn a rejection into an invitation, by the way you follow up, and I&#8217;m not talking about begging and pleading! Here are the steps to regaining face, and making a rebound after any bad first impression:<\/p>\n<p><strong>First Impressions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Studies suggest that first impressions are solidified in the first few seconds of meeting someone. People like to think this is instinct, but in actuality, it&#8217;s based on appearance. However, if you <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.californiapsychics.com\/blog\/2010\/04\/5-ways-to-make-a-bangin-first-impression.html\">blow it on the first impression<\/a><\/strong>, all is not lost. These same studies suggest you can overcome a poor opinion by allowing the person to get to know the kinder, more comforting, and approachable side of you. If you need more personalized advice on making a great impression,\u00a0<a title=\"Contact a psychic today!\" href=\"http:\/\/www.californiapsychics.com\/newcustomer\/v5\/selectapsychic\/?utm_source=blog-articles-cta&amp;utm_medium=blog-articles\" target=\"_blank\">contact a psychic today<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><strong>Beards<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you have a beard\u2014and it doesn&#8217;t matter if you&#8217;re a man or woman\u2014you might want to think about shaving it off. Studies show that beards make just about anyone appear older and more aggressive\u2014none of which will help you get (or keep) a first date. Research also suggests that women may actually prefer a man who proves he can grow a beard (has testosterone) by showing a little stubble. However, a full mountain man is rarely popular among the opposite sex (think of Brad Pitt and his Colonel Sanders look).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surround Yourself With Beauty<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is a common belief that by surrounding yourself with beautiful friends, you are only making yourself appear more ordinary. However, in truth, it is quite the contrary. Studies suggest that when an ordinary woman stands among a group of stunning women, she too will take on their beauty. Even if you feel like you are as homely as a tree stump, the research claims men will automatically assume you have other beautiful qualities. So, no matter where you stand on the attractiveness scale, nuzzling up to gorgeous women will disarm and charm even the most discerning men. <strong><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.californiapsychics.com\/c\/c.aspx?lid=116550&amp;utm_source=blog-articles&amp;utm_medium=blog-articles&amp;utm_campaign=link-psychic-justine-ext-5402\">Having a hard time finding your confidence? Talk with Psychic Justine ext. 5402 to find out what&#8217;s blocking you.<\/a><\/em><\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.californiapsychics.com\/wp-includes\/js\/tinymce\/plugins\/wordpress\/img\/trans.gif\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Make Your Own Luck<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A good majority of people unknowingly believe in luck. In one study, a group of participants were given a \u201clucky\u201d charm before being told to accomplish a task. The result: almost everyone performed better in the presence of the charm. The form of a talisman can take the shape of a pen, golf ball, or even a person. Like luck, most people believe in romance, and the magic of &#8220;love at first sight.&#8221; They assume if a relationship is meant to be, it will unveil itself in a number of coincidences. This is how making your own coincidental moments can have a very powerful effect. Imagine casually running into your love interest at a concert (Hey, I didn&#8217;t know you liked Fraggle Rock!), or in the midst of one of their favorite hobbies (&#8220;Wow, how long have you been walking your pet rock?&#8221;). You can either leave love up to cupid and his plunger-tipped arrows, or create your own luck.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>&#8220;Whether you want a job, a house, a friend, a mate, lead with your strengths.&#8221; &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.californiapsychics.com\/c\/c.aspx?lid=114068&amp;utm_source=blog_articles&amp;utm_medium=blog_articles&amp;utm_campaign=quote-psychic-reed-ext-5105\">Psychic Reed ext. 5105<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Come on Baby, Make it Hurt So Good!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Men like to be punished before they are rewarded when it comes to winning over a fair maiden. In other words, men love it when they are forced to work to achieve a woman&#8217;s affection. It&#8217;s the standard love story, where the woman is cold to a guy&#8217;s advances. However, he is eventually able to overcome her reluctance and win her over. Guys love a challenge, and they ultimately like to feel special (as in being treated just a bit better than every other guy).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Danger!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There is a reason that a huge number of marital affairs kicks off during a rafting trip or African safari when their spouse is nowhere to be seen. One of the most effective ways to disarm a man or woman is to put them through a dangerous situation. Any first impression that involves height, speed, or ferocious animals, will increase the flow of adrenaline in their blood, which they will associate with your presence. Adrenaline follows excitement, which is not far from the feeling of sexual arousal. Keep in mind, the activity does not need to be extremely dangerous to be effective.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 12px\"><strong><a title=\"$1 per minute \" href=\"http:\/\/www.californiapsychics.com\/c\/c.aspx?lid=113977&amp;utm_source=NC_offer_footer&amp;utm_medium=NC_offer_footer&amp;utm_campaign=new_customer_text_offer_blog_v5step1\">Exclusive offer: New customers can speak to a psychic for ONLY $1 per minute. Select your psychic advisor here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"border-top: 1px dotted #c9d9d9;border-bottom: 1px dotted #c9d9d9;margin: 10px 0px;padding: 10px 4px;font-weight: bold\"><strong>How can you make an amazing first impression?<\/strong> Talk to a psychic and find out. <!-- ADD COPY ABOVE -->Call <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">1.800.573.4830<\/span> or <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.californiapsychics.com\/c\/c.aspx?lid=113594&amp;utm_source=blogboxcodetest1&amp;utm_medium=blogboxcode&amp;utm_campaign=boxcode-control\">choose your psychic now. <\/a><\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rejection is a harsh word. The \u201creject\u201d portion makes us feel like losers. 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