First Impressions

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    [PokeCommunity.com] First Impressions

    Sometimes you hear people say first impressions are everything, and the feeling you get from a person when you first meet someone can be super important! Are you the kind of person to gauge how you feel about someone from the first impression? Are there any interesting times the first impression from someone has been different from how they actually are? How conscious are you about the feeling you give off when meeting someone new?
     
    I've made the mistake of trusting my first impressions of others before, it's something I don't like to do at all because it can be very limiting on who you're willing to take time getting to know if all you judge a person on is the first 30 seconds. There are a few really cool people I'd have missed out on getting to know if I'd stuck firm on my incorrect assessment of them, so I try to treat first impressions like something to keep in mind going forward, but not let them color my opinion on a person or thing without anything else to back said impressions up.
    As for my own, I use the same doctrine. If I make a bad first impression, then it's up to the person if they're willing to try and find something interesting enough about me that they want to stick around, and if not, then it's their choice and it's fine with me.
     
    I wouldn't say first impressions are super duper important. I mean, sure, it's good to make a good first impression, and there are times when someone is so on (or off) your level/vibe that you can get that instant gut feeling that you will like(or dislike) them right away... BUT! It's more important to give someone a chance and get to know them first, and see what they are like with a bit of time. When you very first meet someone they could be having a truely awful, or truely wonderful day which could totally skew the results of a first impression.

    It's like when I first met all you guys on this forum. I thought you were all no good, low down, pokemon loving buffoons not worthy of my time and effort. But perhaps one day in the distant future you might prove me wrong..

    I'm kidding I'm kidding! You're all amazing!
     
    I have autism, so the impression I give off is kind of...off. I'm pretty awkward and can "weird" people out at times. It's especially prevalent irl, so I almost never speak unless needed because I don't want to make anyone uncomfortable.

    That being said, if given the chance, I think I'm somewhat decent.
     
    I love to talk to random people all the time lol, both irl and here. I very energetically greet new people and treat them like they were a good friend lol. I can be a bit in their face sometimes I think, and I worry that they would not like me because of that. but I try my best <3 as for people I meet, if there first impression is being mean then my emergency exit activates lollll.
     
    Ahh, I don't like to judge too much on first impressions. o_O

    I mean, some people give bad first impressions because they're wrapped up in their nerves and aren't too comfortable initially. I've learned that people can actually surprise you if you give them a chance - once you get to know them and the circumstances that shaped their nerves calm down, you see a totally different side to them.

    I knew a lot of people that seemed really low-key and quiet, at first I figured they were shy or maybe not interested. After a few conversations, they ended up being super talkative, funny - and outgoing! It's just that they were a bit shy at first. ^_^
     
    First impressions can be completely mistaken. They can be influenced by countless factors, such as pride and prejudice.

    I recommend Pride and Prejudice (2005) and Bridgerton Season 2. They epitomize the popular trope "enemies to lovers."
     
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    I'm acutely aware that people judge others by their first impressions. Even more so: I'm aware that I do that myself. But being as self-aware as I am I always question if I really know the other person, especially when it's irl. That kinda put me into an awkward position where even after years I still feel I haven't figured anything out of the people around me. ^^"

    But I assume this might be mutual. I probably come off as very reserved. But the truth is that I've not had a single person irl that I feel comfortable to open up to. <_<
     
    After working around the public for many years, I've learned not to judge people from first impressions. I used to do that all the time, until I got to know so many people from so many walks of life that act in their own ways. So I just take the time to get to know anyone and everyone, giving them the time that they need to be who they are.

    I know people judge me by first impressions, and I know their impressions are wrong of me. From the way that people treat me, it's obvious what they think, and it's just wrong. They judge for everything, like my job or my car or just the way that I look. When, if they return the favor and give me a chance to show how I actually am, then their opinion would change. But no one ever seems interested in doing that a lot these days.
     
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