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FIRST IMPRESSIONS5 MIN READ

Spot the trust leak in the room

Identify the nonverbal cue most likely to trigger a negative thin-slice judgment.

The candidate has just entered for the final panel. Find the cue most likely to damage the panel's first impression. Panelist typing on laptop during the greeting Correct. Divided attention is the strongest trust leak. It signals low warmth and makes later culture claims less credible. Water glasses and printed materials on the table These can help the room feel prepared. They are not the problem unless they block attention or conversation. Candidate holding a work bag near the doorway The candidate's bag is neutral. The trust leak is what the panel controls in the first seconds. Bright window behind…

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