what are their first impressions on you?

Philippines
July 3, 2010 4:23am CST
it's just bugging me...before i thought it was just my speculation that the other peoples' first impression on me is negative like am strict, not approachable and not easy to be with...they fear me...but then some of my friends affirmed it..at first they were intimidated with me, well that's answers my question why do people to smile at me every time am at the crowd of familiar people like in church... sometimes, it discouraged me and it made me feel lame... =(
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13 responses
@nanayangel (7879)
• Philippines
3 Jul 10
Hi there Neleene! Well, you're not alone. I'm tired of people thinking that I am a snob, and that I am unfriendly. My husband even told me that. And lots of my friends. I just got tired of it that now, I don't care anymore.
• Philippines
4 Jul 10
yah, nanayangel...i got tired of it either...but somehow what motivates me to go on still is that everyone of us was made by Him uniquely and everyone of us her own wonderful side...maybe we should put in our mind "it takes one to know one.." God bless us...we are good like others somehow, i believe... =) am glad am not alone yet sad we shared the same sentiments...
@tomitomi (5429)
• Singapore
3 Jul 10
I've been told many times that I just have to be myself. It doesn't take much to smile or to say "Hi!". Things would change if you believe so. I would rather not think that much of what people think of me but what I could do to make everyone around happy.
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@jugsjugs (12967)
3 Jul 10
Alot of people used to think that i was upper class or more to the point a snob, but now that they know me better they know that i am the common normal happy go lucky person that i am.I am a person that will try not to judge anyone before i get to know them,so i do expect people to be the same.
• Philippines
4 Jul 10
thanks jugsjugs...yah, maybe i just forgot the reality in life...that we cannot please everybody...the thing that you said that you are trying not to judge anyone before you get to know them reminds me of the golden rule "don't do unto others what you don't want others do unto you.." hmmmmm, i need to ponder on this more...
• India
4 Jul 10
hi neleene, i am not attractive person in seeing,mostly i am reserved person,i am talking less,i do not spend time by waste chit chat,what ever the thing i wish to complete it immediately if possible,i too respect god,but mostly i never visit temples,churches and mosques,happy mylotting
@ilann1 (372)
• Israel
3 Jul 10
People never tell me that is the first impression they get from me, but I'm pretty sure they think something like "geek" "gay" or anything along these lines.
@ilann1 (372)
• Israel
3 Jul 10
and "wimp". I think most of the first impression people get from me is stereotyped
• United States
4 Jul 10
Your probably a very confident and assertive woman, and sadly sometimes people inadvertently judge others for that. If you appeared timid, or insecure people enjoy the fact that they can walk all over you. But when you confident and well adjusted people become intimidated. Just because you don't have a big stupid grin on your face, while making small talk with complete strangers doesn't mean you should appear threatening. Also, if you show those idiots (who don't have a lot to do obviously) that you gave into their crap then they win. People can sense instincts, and if you think these people are talking about you they probably are. Bottom line: they are eiether jealous or really bored. Dont let them get to you. Your friends might have gotton the wrong impression of you from ingrained social stereotypes. Your friends didn't mean any harm, it is just that society sometimes has a way of enforcing stereotypes especially when it comes to women. Overall, every moment you waste time on what others think of you, you waste a moment of your life.
@syankee525 (6261)
• United States
3 Jul 10
it depends when i first meet someone and whats going on around me. sometime people have a good impression of me, i am nice person and caring. but i also have some say that thier impression of me i am mean and a hard a$$. i know my friend mom said i look like i am not a person to mess with but most of the time i am laid back
@mEisky (824)
• Philippines
3 Jul 10
They think I'm a snob. Because sometimes, I don't talk if i am not really familiar with the people around me. Or if i don't like someone, i don't usually talk. But then, i know im not. Im friendly, and nice to others. They knew it. They all knew it. HAPPY MYLOTTING!
@mods196621 (3652)
• Philippines
3 Jul 10
When it comes to first impressions I always the same negative comments on this. They though that i am strict and not approachable too. But when they know me better they said I am a treasure friend. And it brings me laugh and also happy to feel at all times. I like friends and never to hate them even in my dreams. Have a nice day.
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
3 Jul 10
We often judge people by their fiest impression on us. We are also jusged by others by their first impression of us also. Sometimes first impressions don't show a person's true self. Some people may be afraid to show themselves to others. I try to be as upfront and honest as possible. I want someone's first impression of me the one I want the world to see and because it is really who I am to begin with.
• United Arab Emirates
3 Jul 10
I do understand that first impression is the best impression. But you can always change the impression. When i joined the call centre i was working with people who were almost 8 - 10 years younger to me. They had an impression that I was a reserved guy. But i have managed to change their impression.
• United Arab Emirates
3 Jul 10
I do understand that first impression is the best impression. But you can always change the impression. When i joined the call centre i was working with people who were almost 8 - 10 years younger to me. They had an impression that I was a reserved guy. But i have managed to change their impression.
@topetotz (163)
• Philippines
3 Jul 10
a lot of people thought wrong, they can never judge us by just mere first impression. Many thought i was snob too, that i didn't care, yeah, maybe I am, but i know in myself that I'm not. Don't be discouraged about it, cause you know who you are, don't mind what others think about. Just be who you are.