what is the first impression of people on you?

@cainam (493)
Philippines
June 8, 2009 2:07am CST
when people see me for the first time, they thought me as a quiet and hard to get along person. especially for guys, they though that i will slap their face once they get my number. well, they are wrong but not absolutely wrong. i'm really a loner and quiet type but i will not slap a guy's face. i'll just refuse to give my number. . how about you? do people tend to get the right first impression on you?
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27 responses
• Philippines
12 Jun 09
A lot of people says I look snobby and aloof.truth is,I am snobby and aloof-sometimes.but most of the time,I actually go out of my way to say "hi" to people.I may not smile all the time,but I doesn't mean that I'm grumpy.sometimes they say I also look unapproachable.I'm really quite easy to talk to.
@justmeh (188)
• Philippines
12 Jun 09
Other think I'm strict cause I don't smile to strangers but mostly think of me as an approachable one. In terms of guys,I'm kinda ashame and snob or haughty especially if they're teasing me. Also they think I'm a Mexican,Indian,Black American because of my hair and complexion though the truth is I'm a true Filipino blood. I don't know why I sometimes act different o different people...what about the others?what's the impression of others on you?
@blue65packer (11826)
• United States
9 Jun 09
I realy hate when people get the wrong impression of me! So many times because I'm quiet at first,people think I'm stuck up! That is so far form the truth! It makes me angry! Once you get to know me I have a great sense of humor and i'm a nice person! I just wish more people would see this!
@agent807 (751)
• United States
9 Jun 09
Well, I am going to start off by saying that I am a laid back person. Like most people, I do get upset at times, but I try not to let things get to me badly. I am silly at best, a wild loose cannon, and a 'troublemaker' because I like to have fun within my limits. Having said that, this is not the first impression that you will get from me when you first see me because I am a big muscular guy. Yes, I do lift weight, and I love lifting weights, and I do like having big muscles because I feel better being a big monster than a skinny person. All people see are the muscles because I cannot hide them well under my clothes. Some people said that my arms are bigger than their legs or neck. The impression they get is that I am intimidating and that I will crush them if they say something wrong because I appear to be violent and mean. I usually end up with the ice breaker to ease the other persons perception (which is aided by the fact that I like moving heavy things and proving that I am a strong person, can't help but flaunt it, lol). Where I work, people always want me to show off my strength by moving something heavy or lifting something they might be able to do, but they figure I could do it holding my breath. Then there are the questions: Do you play football, how much do bench, are you a weightlifter, a bodybuilder, how much can you eat, or what did they feed you? The answers are I used to, the last I checked it was 350 but I want 500, not a pro, but as a hobby, no too much discipline for me, what I eat in a day would take you 2 days, and I don't know. Once, this guy, a bodybuilder criticized me for not being like him (sizewise). Well, six months later, I still wasn't like him because I was bigger. Everyone else knows that I am still growing and they remind me of it. I know, my clothes, car, and the aisles in my job are smaller and I think I have been eating horses lately, plus everything is lighter and breaks so easily (especially scales). I don't mind what people are saying. Most have been positive, and there are some negatives. I try to be careful because I am still growing and adding muscle and I have been more arrogant and cocky lately, so I have to try to make sure I don't intimidate anyone. Somethings I roll off my back like when I am walking down the street with a gallon of milk turned up in my face, and even that has drawn mostly positive comments.
• India
9 Jun 09
for me i find that most of the time people acces about me on the basis of my attire i wear western wear people thinkthat i m very bubbly kind of person and if i wear salwar kameez kind of thing than they feel i m a lonely person ,i dnt know y is it so but definatly if someone will be withme for 1 hour than he can esily understand that how i m , I am really very very talkative and very attched to my family.
@flzmlady (418)
• China
9 Jun 09
similiar to you,they think me as quiet and hard to get along with.I think they have something right, but it was also not my fault.whatever, i dont care about what they are thinking,im me, and thats enough.
@polachicago (18716)
• United States
8 Jun 09
People say that I am friendly and happy. maybe because I like to listen to people when they are talking, they can find very good listener.... They also see me as very calm person and they are right...
@Beertjie (976)
• South Africa
8 Jun 09
People just give me one look, they see my big ears and flat nose. Then they feel sorry for me. Then they notice this big smile and they fall in love with me, who can resist a piggy with such a cute smile. I am just the most adorable thing people have ever seen. Do you also think so... have a good look.... I don't think people would think that a cute little fluffy poodle would slap them, how could they think so bad of you.... Just some fun with our avaters. Who cares what people think anyway, I am OK with whatever. Once they get to know me, they can decide whether they like me or not. With first impression I usualy get 60% like - 30% not sure - 10% dislike. I don't think that is too bad... or am I too modest?
@apples99 (6556)
• United States
8 Jun 09
Well most people get the wrong idea about me at first but only when they see me for the first time, the first thing they think is that I'm helpless and shy and then they say wow you looks so young I thought you were younger my goodness and after they get to know me they find that I'm really out going and strong and I love to laugh and have a good time, and I'm not as green as I look, green is just an old expression for unaware and inexperienced, most people think I'm so frail and sweet that there afraid to say certain things around me, lol until they learn that I'm an adult too, dont get me wrong sometimes I can be a little shy but once I get to know you better.
@BlueGoblin (1829)
• United States
8 Jun 09
I don't know and don't care. I assume people think I'm rude. I've never asked anyone that question before. Usually people say I'm friendly but obviously they're just lying to be polite.
@Citychic (4067)
• United States
9 Jun 09
First impressions........... Hey Cainam, when people first meet me they think that I"m a really fun and outgoing type of person. But I"m more on the quiet side myself. I will usually talk to people and ask questions but those are learned skills. When my now hubby first came up to me and asked me if I wanted to dance, I told him, no, not right now........ I was planning to get away from him because I wanted to wait for someone else but then he happened to come back before I had a chance to get my act together. Then I wound up married to him. Go figure!!!
• Indonesia
8 Jun 09
The answer is NO. Most of them get the wrong first impression of me. They think that I am a super serious guy though I'm actually not. Maybe I look very serious because of my thick glasses. After they get in touch with me for some times they realize that I'm not a super serious one. Anyway it doesn't matter because I don't really care with what people say about me. We can't please everybody, can't we?
@doggyhouz (548)
• United States
8 Jun 09
I have a lot of energy. I would think a persons first impression of me would be my energy and how talkative I am in person. I am not be very educated in english but I really enjoy talking to people face to face. And I believe people will sense either comfort or discomfort around me depending if they have open arms to you having a conversation with them. Especially intense ones.
@hi2rashid (153)
• India
8 Jun 09
if any peoples saw me they understand that i am a calm guy. but when they start to notice me for some hours, they can easily understand that i am not a calm guy. They can easily find friendship on me
• Philippines
8 Jun 09
Well people who don't know me would often think I'm a snob, very serious person, conservative-- I hear this many times.. and sophisticated.. but actually my closer friends see me as a funny person and fun to be with. Although the former can sometimes be true, I actually show my real self only to people whom I really trust..
@HelScream (2822)
• Philippines
8 Jun 09
serious in a funny way lol did I confused you well serious with relationship but funny with friends....well lets say if I ask your ym now would you slap me lolI hope not but would you give it to me I guess not right it would really depend if you are close with that person already then it would be easy to trust them with your number but if it just a mere acquaintance then you made a right move not to give your number. They should earn your trust first before they get what they want and not ask it instantly. I too wont do that if I met a girl I would try my best to know her better but I really am not the type who knows to approach a girl I just stay on one side then would be lucky if a girl would notice me and ask for my number just kidding my friend.
@check23 (448)
• Philippines
8 Jun 09
At first they thought that I'm a quiet person too but I'm not. Actually all of them are wrong at their first impression on me.
• Malaysia
8 Jun 09
ha..ha...hah..im very love this discussion.you are same like me.when i looking at somebody,they said im starring and angry at them.actually im not starringat them,just my eye brow and my face look like angry person.but when i joining,get along with them,they will know me are good friend.
@fheroan (615)
• Philippines
8 Jun 09
when someone saw me for the first time they thought that im goin to eat them alive...lol..that was exaggerated..well, actually when they saw me...they think, im a grouchy person..but im really a jolly and chatty person..:D
@pansy45 (153)
• Indonesia
8 Jun 09
when the people see me for the first time they tought me a badboys,cause i am look like it.arogant and also sleepy.but actually i am such a good person some nice guy and low profile,i can blame it cause i realize that i am look like that.but sometimes it is too hard to explain that i am not a person like that.but now i don't realy care about what people think about me.i juss paa it.and let they think what they like to think about me.this is my life and i am looking like ,i can not change that.all i can do is just thanks to god that has give me some life.