«You never get a second chance to make a first impression»

«You never get a second chance to make a first impression»

1 What do you notice most about a person when you meet them for the first time? Look at the ideas in the box below and discuss

with a partner.

clothes eyes face hair

handshake manner smile voice

2 «Collocation» refers to the way that words form predictable relationships with other words. Look at the alternative adjectives (a-h) and cross out the adjective which does NOT form a strong collocation with the noun. Use your dictionary if necessary.

a) designer / brand clothes

b) shiny / bright eyes

c) round / circular face

d) spiky / pointy hair

e) strong / firm handshake

f) charming / fair manner

g) heated / warm smile

h) profound / deep voice

3 Match the nouns from Exercise 1to the adjectives below to make additional strong collocations.

a) hearty / limp handshake

b) expressive / impassive __

c) fake / forced __

d) close-set / staring __

e) sleek / tousled __

f) husky / shrill __

g) old-fashioned / scruffy __

h) abrasive / mild __

Which of the characteristics described above or in Exercise 2 would you find appealing / unappealing? Tell your partner.

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