Many have heard, but do not know the meaning of self-presentation. This word arose as a result of the confusion of the English word "presentation" and the Russian phrase "himself."
Self-presentation of personality as a new term is an ability to profitable to imagine yourself in society, while meeting new people. The way you look and what you are in the eyes of others completely depends on how well you possess this skill.
Types of self-presentation
- Natural - is typical of all people without exception. Each person from birth is born with the ability to somehow represent oneself. During such a process, everything happens naturally and is not intended, as they say "without back thoughts"
- Artificial - specially developed skills of presenting yourself, with a planned outcome. Its main goal is to win the loyal attitude of a significant group of people.
The principles of successful self-presentation are quite simple. Here everything depends on what strategy of self-presentation you prefer. The most popular strategy is attractiveness, because it is in practice the most effective.
- Expression predisposition to the interlocutor. Choose a delicate compliment in such a way that it does not look like a typical flattery, which, for example, manifests itself in the phrases "how beautiful you look today", etc. It is not superfluous to praise the interlocutor. Ask for advice, thereby you will demonstrate the great importance of your opinion for you.
- Elements of similarity. Whatever you do and whatever you say, on a subconscious level, people sympathize with individuals who remind them of themselves. Of course, this does not mean that in order to present yourself you have to mimic a person, but here to look for similar features or habits and to emphasize your own similarities in something. You can win sympathy for your person by taking the side of your interlocutor during a dispute, allegedly changing your opinion under the pressure of his arguments. A wise person always knows the less important of his beliefs can be sacrificed, in order to achieve a more global goal. Work on your appearance. This aspect is very important for a woman. Studies confirm that an attractive woman is judged by others as being more intelligent and successful. Itself only physical attractiveness does not pretend to be the best method for self-presentation, but it is still an indisputable plus. A handsome man is always confident in himself and this can not but attract others.
Successful self-presentation guarantees you a large number of supporters. Already after 10 minutes of conversation the interlocutor will respond about you as about the positive and reasonable person with whom it is pleasant to deal.
To successfully represent your personality to others, you can also use another technology of self-presentation.
- Self-promotion. You should apply yourself to this method of presentation in those cases when you need to look knowledgeable, competent and worthy of respect.
- Weakness. The purpose of this behavior can serve as a desire to cause pity or compassion. We all met people who constantly complain about life and we simply could not pass by and not help them in connection with our mentality.
It must be remembered that bad or in other words negative self-presentation will produce a much more destructive effect on your image than it seems at first glance. Once badly having proved in the new collective, you can for a long time spoil the first impression of your person.