Do you want to improve the first impression you make? Do you want people to consider you as capable as a man working in the same field? As a woman, you have to pay more attention to the impression you're making, because you have to overcome the initial stereotype that pops up in the other person's mind “oh, it's a woman.”

Here are a few tips: If you are entering a room with others, try to walk in first. This makes a powerful impression on the people already in the room. If you are on your own, walking into a room full of people, stand to the side and quickly survey the room to plan where you'll go. Suppose then, you see a group of higher-ups, you'd better take this opportunity to walk over and ask them a question related to business. If that is something out of your comfort zone, you can approach the group and stand a little outside of their circle and smile. Wait for a low in the conversation, and I bet someone will say hello. Then, you need to know about the handshake, as a woman, you can't get away with the advice given to man for a powerful handshake. That's the one where he puts his hand out, palm down and dominates the shake. My advice is for you to be the first one to put your hand out, thumb facing up. It's important to be the first, because that's powerful, but more importantly, because men often don't know if you will be OK with a handshake. Let him know you are, also, face him directly, not at an angle, which looks tentative and unsure. Grip his hand firmly and fully, not any of these fingertips stuff, smile, look in his eyes, and say something.

23. What is the initial stereotype mentioned in the talk?
24. According to the speaker's advice, what should a woman do if she is entering a meeting room with other people?
25. What's a woman advised to do if she meets with a group of high-ranking individuals in a room?
26. What should be avoided in a handshake according to the speaker?
这篇文章主要是关于女性在职场上如何能够给人留下较好的初印象，从而改变传统意义上女不如男的偏见。文章条理清晰，分不同情景，给出建议。分别是，1. 与其他人一起进入房间；2. 一个人进入房间；3. 有权贵人士在场；4. 握手时注意事项。