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A new study reveals that within just 10 minutes of meeting, people decide what kind of relationship they want with a new acquaintance.

This fact lines up beside the knowledge that all professional speakers and networking consultants have known for some time - that people generate a “first impression” of you within mere seconds.

Spinach between the teeth, a misjudged new hairstyle or a pair of stocking with more ladders than a fire department can all have you struck off the most sought-after social lists.

But if such a harsh and subjective system has you shoving your social calendar into the bottom of a very deep drawer, take note that things have got quite a bit tougher in the virtual world as well.

Once the refuge of all social phobics, the Internet has wised up and developed its own system of sorting out the winners from the snaggle-toothed grinners.

The good news is that the cut of your coat has taken a back-seat to the quickness of your wit and your commitment to conversation.

Clever commentary, insightful ideas, free advice and an interesting turn of phrase can get you friends the world over. Not to mention what a hot Facebook photo can do to your inbox.

But as with all relationship-building, first impressions still set the scene for future opportunities and getting your act together before you hit send is a priority.

Consider the following articles for the best tips and tricks to making a great first impression online:

1. Escape From Cubicle Nation - How Do You Introduce Yourself?
2. Quint Careers - Introducing Yourself Like You Mean It
3. Ryze Business Networking - How to Introduce Yourself in a Network
4. Outfit Inspirations - How to Introduce Yourself in a Crowded Blogosphere