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b7lake
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 Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 12:39 am Post subject: the first / a first |
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(1)The physical appearance makes up 55% of the first impression.
(2)The physical appearance makes up 55% of a first impression.
Which one is correct?
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davidbailey
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They both are...
It's a rather stiff and formal sentence...
But if I had to use one...
I would go with number 2.
And I would take off the first 'The'.
"Physical appearance makes up 55% of a first good impression." 
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