Imagine that you receive a slew of texts from a harried classmate, Karl, who knows you read this chapter and know the research on first impressions. He is at a bar nearing "last call" and only has time to approach one of the four people below. In particular, he wants to know which of the following people is MOST likely to lead to a positive outcome. Based on the research on first impressions presented in the chapter, whom SHOULD he approach before "last call"?

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The research presented in the chapter suggests that first impressions are heavily influenced by nonverbal cues such as facial expressions, body language, and vocal tone. Given that Karl has offended Anise and Brianna in the past, their prior negative impressions of him are likely to be influential. Carly's friendship with Anise also presents a barrier to forming a positive first impression. On the other hand, Diane has no prior knowledge of Karl and therefore has no preconceived notions or biases about him. Thus, Karl should approach Diane before "last call" in order to maximize his chances of making a positive first impression.

Imagine That You Receive a Slew of Texts from a Harried