For many people, the
importance of good impression has often been stressed at the
different stages of their lives. The statement 'The first
impression last' has been said and heard, from the time one is
still very young and about to attend his or her first children's
party to adulthood, when one is for a job interview, attending
another party, or meeting someone for the first time. Many
failures and successes depend on that split second when the
first impression is formed and usually, there is no second
chance to rectify a bad impression.
What gives the other person or the public the kind of first
impression about anyone or anything? Usually, it is whatever
immediately catches the senses. So, it could be the first taste,
smell, texture, appearance or sound. First impression is so
important that it is not surprising to know that some people
invest time, effort and money just to learn how to make a good
impression in their personal and /or business endeavors.
In a business, it is the office reception area that gives a
first impression about the company. The reception area is the
first part of an office that visitors see, that investing in
good reception furniture is a good business decision.
A good set of reception furniture would cost more than a
mediocre one but the investment is worth it if one considers the
following:
- Cheap and ugly reception furniture may turn off discriminating
clients and they my ask themselves, 'Am I in the right place?'.
Business owners /managers should bear in mind that the choosy
and discriminating clients are those who can afford to pay.
- Cheap furniture are usually not well designed for comfort. The
users feel tired before the working day ends. Poor design also
result to inefficiency because it is more likely that the
equipment at the reception desk are not located within easy
reach of the receptionist.
- Good reception furniture gives an impression that the business
owner/manager has the financial means to support their good
taste. Another impression would be that the business is doing
well financially.
- Suppliers and service providers would want to do business with
a business which has the capability to pay their goods and
services. A good set of reception furniture would help give the
business a positive image financially.
- Working with a good set of reception furniture would give the
receptionist a sense of pride and consequently, would do her job
well. The other employees would also be proud that they part of
an impressive company.
A first impression is not always true, in the same way that the
reception area is not enough basis to judge a business. But in
many cases, the impression in the reception area is the basis
whether the client would like to go further in negotiating with
the business owners until the deal is closed or end the
negotiation before it even began |
