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Aug 9, 2007 | 12:48 AM

mudslingur

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From: The Casa

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I goota meet my futer boss tomorrow and I have a tendancy to look people square in the eyes.Something my uncle taught me,and said its so you don't show fear.I was five so all I knew is that he said it made you get into their heads or something.I was young so its blurry about what he really said.All I know is I've been doin it since he told me,but now I have my first interview so I cant stop thinking about stupid stuff like this.Is it alright to do this or should I start rehearsing to not do it.I just don't want to **** this guy off,because I need a job.

Sorry for this stupid question

Aug 9, 2007 | 01:08 AM

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well from what i was taught its better to look people in the eye and have a firm hand shake, shows what kind of person you are

Aug 9, 2007 | 08:25 AM

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firm handshaked and a polite look in the eyes, not a stare down contest.

Aug 9, 2007 | 08:34 AM

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just be yourself.

Aug 9, 2007 | 09:50 AM

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I agree with all of the above.

Do NOT try to be something/somebody that you are NOT.

Do not rehearse anything. You will surely forget 'your lines' when you meet this person.

I mean. . . it's not like it's rocket science.

Aug 9, 2007 | 10:51 AM

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If you have trouble looking people in the eyes, look at their nose. If you look at the tip of their nose, people can't tell you're not looking into their eyes.