Sort the cues people read first

Sort these first-impression cues by what they mostly signal in a professional first meeting. Warmth signal Competence signal Halo risk Uses the person's name and role correctly warmth Has a concise agenda ready competence Relies on expensive-looking gear halo-risk Listens before presenting Frames the decision in the first minute Leads with title and status cue management You separated real signals from cues that mostly create halo. Ask what the cue proves: intent, ability, or mostly status?

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