53. How to Make a Good First Impression
Description
In this episode, Sam teaches you how to make a good first impression—at a job interview, on a date, with friends...you name it. There's science behind how we hold our bodies, the tone of voice we use, and other seemingly insignificant choices that actually have a major impact on how we're perceived. And now, there's a formula for putting your best foot forward.
Listen to this episode if you're interviewing for jobs, trying to make new friends, or find a life partner!
Key moments:
00:34 Bestie time + life updates
01:09 CAPS LOCK’s Spotify Wrapped
04:36 Updates on my bulking journey
06:53 Gearing up for 2026 and making New Year’s Resolutions
11:57 The top 3 episodes of CAPS LOCK in 2025
15:50 How to make a good first impression
15:58 What being early (or late) says about you
16:17 What time to arrive for a job interview vs. a date
18:02 Dressing for the job you want (at work and in life)
23:05 Genius hack on how to dress for a job interview!!!
24:55 Do THIS with your phone before walking into a room
27:47 Vapes, gum, and your mouth/breath/teeth lol
28:21 I am judging you based on the way you smell
29:10 What to do if you have RBF
30:34 The importance of body language (and how to do it right)
36:05 Handshake vs. hug
38:07 Mirroring someone’s body language
41:33 What to talk about, how to talk, and also how to stfu sometimes lol
47:14 The most important takeaway from this episode
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