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Wales Online
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Sarah Lumley

It takes less than 30 seconds to form a first impression, according to research

First impressions do count – and it takes less than 30 seconds to form an opinion on someone.

A study of 2,000 adults found 35 per cent think initial thoughts on others matter a lot when it comes to forming social relationships.

And the average first impression is made within just 27 seconds of meeting – although a third of those polled make up their mind in under 10 seconds.

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