About use of 'whatever'

[Ellieisrare]

Do these sentences sound OK??

1. Whatever the first impression you give will affect your social success.
2. Whatever the first impression you give, it will affect your social success.

 

[SoothingDave]

Remove "the." Use the first sentence.

 

[Tarheel]

Perhaps:

If you make a good first impression it will start things off on the right foot.