We asked six women- what's the best first impression a guy can make? Are there certain things to say, a way of shaking hands, a look, a nice car, a certain air- that make some men more appealing at first blush? And what's the best first impression a (prospective date quality) guy has made on you?

Chaser- And the best first impression of your personal experience?
Diane- I met someone once in person with whom I had had a business relationship over the phone for almost 6 months. When he saw me he had this great smile & said, "if I'd known you're smile was as sexy as you are intelligent I would've made sure we met long ago" It just sounded very sincere and was very flattering to hear.
Sean- I don't like guys that are too confident. It's so lothario. I like to think that it took a little courage to approach me. I don't want to feel like I'm getting picked up, that he's just going through the motions and such.
Chaser- So what's a good first impression like?
Sean- Anything low key I like. I don't like big productions and I don't like the smooth come on. I just like a guy to introduce himself and seem genuinely interested in me.
Chaser- Any personal experiences to speak of?
Sean- One time I was in a club, and you know, it's a club so I don't expect much from the typical guy that hits on me there. But one guy came and introduced himself, and shook my hand. That's not exactly normal in a place like that, frankly it's a little weird, but he just shook my hand, sat down, and talked a little. He didn't really go to clubs so he wasn't all that comfortable. He wasn't very smooth, but he came across as a nice, genuine guy, and it must have taken a lot of courage for him to come over. That's a good first impression to me. Nothing came of that particular guy though.

Erin- Style. I like guys who have their own unique style, and it really shows in the first impression. I hate it when it's obvious they shop at one store, Gap, Abercrombie or whatever. There's a difference I guess between being stylish and having style. People who just sort of follow the pack can be stylish but they don't own their own style. If a guy makes a first impression of being a follower, I pretty much look down on him.
Chaser- What if a guy has his own style, but it's slovenly and wretched?
Erin- Well, there's always a limit. I admire a guy that does his own thing, but that thing can't be one hundred percent disgusting or that pretty much cancels out the positive of having his own style.
Chaser- Anything else about their appearance, demeanor etc?
Erin- Well, I think some guys try to over do it and act too nice. I think it's good to be nice, but sometimes the fake kind just makes me squirm.
Chaser- So any particular first impressions that stand out?
Erin- Nah not really.
Chaser- Are you sure?
Erin- Well, yes.

Jessica- The best first impression would be, he gazes longingly into my eyes and, we touch hands and uh, no I'm just kidding. I don't know! What a weird question to ask. I guess it would be a really good first impression if a guy just actually introduces himself. Anything just, "hi, I'm Joe" or whatever. Most of the time first impressions just sort of whiz by like "hey Jess this is my friend Joe" and he's like "sup," and that's it. I'm a little impressed when a guy introduces himself the old fashioned way, you know, handshake and all that.
Chaser- So is that all it takes, a standard introduction?
Jessica- It helps if he has beautiful eyes. I love eyes. I like them intense and thoughtful, something like that.
Chaser- Any particular eye color?
Jessica- Dark, dark. I don't like light eyes.
Chaser- Recall any specific first impressions?
Jessica- You!
Chaser- I'm attached.
Jessica- I know. C'est la vie.
Chaser- Seriously, what's the best first impression that's been made on you?
Jessica- I can't remember, honestly. No, one guy I can remember. Very dark, brooding eyes. It felt like he was looking through things, and not really at them. Very nice, very cool.

Anna- Uhh, hmm. Would it sound shallow if I said, tall, handsome, with a fresh shave and haircut?
Chaser- Yes but say it anyway.
Anna- [laughs] Ok. I do honestly look at physical appearance first. I mean it's the first thing that pops up when I meet someone for the first time. I like guys who look fit, that impresses me and it's the first thing I see. Yeah, fitness is real important, more than the other things, because I'm into fitness myself. And a fit body is a big part of a good first impression.
Chaser- I don't think anyone wants to hear a detailed description of some guy's body so I won't ask the next question. But you like good looking guys, we're clear on that.
Anna- [laughs] Fair enough.

Sharon- Smile, most definitely. A great smile just has its way of cheering me up. And I like guys that can cheer me up more than anything else.
Chaser- What makes a great smile?
Sharon- Now that's a difficult question to answer. Oh I can explain it, you know how a person smiles right before they are about to laugh, or that sort of half laugh that doesn't come out as a full laugh, but is enough to make you smile? That's the kind of smile I'm talking about.
Chaser- So are there any guys in particular that have made a great first impression on you?
Sharon- Of course, of course. I'm pretty forgiving, so I suppose it's not the most difficult thing in the world to make a good first impression on me. I'm not a big believer in the first impression so as long as he gives off a positive vibe and a nice, sincere smile, I'm cool. To answer your question I guess I'd have to say practically every first impression has been a good one.

Rita- Easygoing and casual. If a first impression makes me think a guy is like that, then that's a good first impression.
Chaser- Does that philosophy apply to clothing?
Rita- Not really, he can be easygoing and casual wearing a tux, it doesn't really matter.
Chaser- So definitely no guys greeting you as Miss *****?
Rita- [laughs] yeah, definitely not.
Chaser- Anything else? Smile, etc.?
Rita- Yes. I like guys that smile, as opposed to guys who don't smile.
Chaser- Any specific great first impressions come to mind?
Rita- I wouldn't say so. I mean, I consider a casual first impression a good one, but it's not earth shattering by any lengths.
Chaser- No way to sweep you off your feet eh?
Rita- [laughs] Nope. I guess that's a pretty sad statement, but it's the truth.