Time to upgrade? New research indicates that you might see your peers as less likable on videoconferencing platforms if you have poor audio and video quality.
First impressions matter a great deal. Traditional networking guides focus on everything from your smile to the strength of your handshake. But what happens when your first impression is over Zoom? A new study in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin compares first impressions over Zoom versus first impressions in-person. Good news for Zoom users: As long as your audio and sound quality are good, there’s very little difference between a first impression online versus in person.
