How do you think you come across to people when they first meet you?

B Natural answer

I think I usually come across as calm and attentive when I first meet people. I try to make eye contact, ask a few genuine questions, and give the other person space to talk. I don't like forcing conversation, so at the beginning I can seem a little reserved. That said, once I feel the other person is comfortable, I become more relaxed and a lot more conversational. I also think I give off an impression of being reliable but not flashy, which is probably true in both work and personal settings. I'm not the loudest person in the room, but I do try to be consistent and considerate. If someone spends more time with me, they usually see that I'm more open than I first appear, just not immediately. So overall, I'd say my first impression is polite, steady, and low-pressure.

Key phrases in this answer

• calm and attentive — relaxed and carefully listening“I try to stay calm and attentive in first conversations.”
• reliable but not flashy — dependable without trying to stand out“At work, I think I come across as reliable but not flashy.”
• more open than I first appear — more willing to share than people initially think“Once people know me, I'm more open than I first appear.”
• pretty quiet at first — somewhat silent or reserved when meeting people 처음“I can be pretty quiet at first, but I open up later.”
• easy to talk to — friendly and comfortable to speak with“She seems easy to talk to, so I felt relaxed right away.”
• warm but slightly guarded — kind and friendly, but careful about revealing yourself“I can seem warm but slightly guarded when I meet someone new.”