How important are first impressions to you?

[ismi123]

Would you give people chances, despite having a bad first impression of them? Or do you believe that your first impressions never disappoint? And what does it take for someone to leave a good first impression on you?

[SueShe]

I rely my assessment of a person by first impressions and by my instinct.

So far, I have seldom been wrong when I judge a person and therefore, to me, first impressions are primordial.

But I am not referring to dating but when I must meet other people. Since I don't date, this does not apply but it applies to all other situations in life. It usually takes less than 5 minutes to assess a person based on the way he/she behaves, speaks, facial expression, hand movements, whether he/she looks in your eyes when talking to you or if he/she evades eye contact.

[ismi123]

That's a great answer. Thank you!

[HowAwkwardToBeAlive]

Personally, I do care about first impressions but it depends on the situation. I would definitely give someone a second chance. To make a good first impression really all you have to do is be kind and be honest. If someone was rude or downright disgusting then I would never want to see them again.

[ismi123]

Thanks for your answer. That's a very rational one and, in my opinion, a smart one too. I believe many people miss up on important/good contacts just because the first impression isn't good enough. Whether in jobs, friendships, dating, etc..

[HowAwkwardToBeAlive]

I definitely agree especially when it comes to jobs. I get it if you’re dressed unprofessionally or if you’re being very loud. But if the only problem is that you stuttered or took a little longer to answer some questions then why is that such a big deal? I think people are just plain judgmental.

[joyjoy123]

That depends on the impression.

I had a date with an old friend and we got into a discussion on how he used to be a willing 3rd party. I know it's not technically "first" impression but it's been 9 years and we weren't close I only knew him as a nice guy... so I guess it was a first impression as a potential romantic partner? And ever since then I couldn't erase that since I don't condone cheating... so I had to stop dating him.

If the situation was something like... um he got sick and vomited all over? I will find it disgusting but I won't say no for a clean 2nd date if I liked him in the first place. I wouldn't judge him for something he couldn't control.

But I guess you can tell if you'll be compatible from a person with just the first impression like how do they treat waiters. How they react to unexpected events. etc if it's against your own beliefs I think it's wiser to stop early than try again.

[Mickey9999]

Yes and no. I have given second chances and have been disappointed and pleasantly surprised. But I tend to stick with my instincts. The second chance is limited... like giving someone a chance to hang out because your friend thinks them to be a friend type of thing. But most people prove the first impression was ultimately correct.

[Yads_Is_Back]

Extremely. I do believe that first impressions can be off and I can make wrong assumptions, but certain things speak volumes.

[ismi123]

Thanks for your answer. What does your first impression of someone mostly depend on?

[MelissaMarie9614]

I think first impressions are important. If a guy were to make a bad first impression on a date (accidentally, not purposely), then I would give him a second chance and see where it goes. If it was purposely, then that's a different story.

[bush123]

First impressions are very very important there a make or a break

[ismi123]

What does your first impression of someone depend on?

[bush123]

If they don't have manners then am passing even if there my type idc

[ismi123]

So it's mainly manners and not looks?

[bush123]

Looks are key but I think it's always how genuine someone is. so you would rather go for looks even if there personality was fake? For example let's say there was a really pretty girl had the face body but she a gold digger u still gonna smash? 😂

[ismi123]

No of course not, unless it is literally just about smashing. But I believe it is in most cases difficult to tell enough about someone's personality by the first time you meet them. Some people don't show much until you "unlock" them. I do think first impressions are important and control how the relationship continues and I have some no-goes/ signs that tell me I should immediately back off, but if I don't see such a no-go, even if the first impression was not good, I'd give a second and a third chance, but act in a more cautious way.
I've also had experiences where the first impression let me down miserably.

[elizamichale1]

I think very important

[ismi123]

Why is it important for you though? And what factors influence your first impression of someone?

[CubanLove]

Extremely important

[sheikalana]

Very important.