The first things Brits notice when meeting new people are their smile (23%) and their eyes (13%), according to a study – with the typical first impression being formed in just 27 seconds.
More than a third of adults (35%) feel that a first impression is key when it comes to forming new social relationships – and the same number worry it is difficult to change those initial perceptions once they have been made.
As a result, the poll of 2,000 people found that four in ten typically feel nervous, and 35% feel anxious, when meeting someone new for the first time.
