...Is fiRst Impression always count?

in some instances first impression always counts, say for example, in applying for a job. They can be wrong but it really counts, many have been denied a job due to a wrong impression.

Yes first impression is not enough to know a man properly.But when you want to impress someone in the very first meeting it really matters a lot.Like if you are going to an interview first impression can lead you to the job...

I can say First Impression is the last Impression even though it was old saying in many cases it hold good even today in certain situation. But to tell you frankly I do not believe in this since I think first impression may be sometime the FAKE impression also just for the name sake

In a way yes first impression can be good most especially because people look at you on their first communication that you have with them, but sometimes first impressions are misinterpreted like such of having physical difference but has the same qualities and wit as you have. so, it really depends on the person you are communicating.

I am always been a victim too.. I have a strong stares so they thought I am not friendly. They tend to avoid me. I dont believe on first impression last. Its not true... You have to know a person and be with them to know the real him/her. Dont worry your not alone. I was been a victim and still a victim now. I am still too silent that they misinterpret it. " silent water runs deep" . It applies to that saying as well. Never judge a person who is silent, often they were the once who is capable of doing things.. action is louder than voice. Thanks for sharing. :)

well i had change that way of thinking that first impressions lasts i do believe u have to mingle more to that specific person before u judge him/her

Hi! You see you are right to an extent that untill and unless we get to meet a person number of times, it is not fair to make an assessment about him or her on the basis of 'first impression'. However, if you have met a person only once then you need to conclude about that person on the basis of one meeting only. I observe the persons who come in contact with me in my daily and day to day life before making any judgement about them.

First impression do count in a way as it gives a first hand assessment, i guess, based on physical features and gestures, thereby creating perceived deducted personality. For employment, i guess you really have to make an impression. But for other personal relationship, it always gives a negative or positive aura and one really have to work on it.

Its just a figure of speech but sometimes, people are into it. Just like in job interviews or when you're a salesman when you have to present something to a client. first impression counts but as you say, you can always change it. But first impression counts.

Sometimes the first impression counts more, other times less. For example if you go to a work interview, the first impression counts a lot, because on it will depend if you get the job or not, as you will not have the time to give them a second impression. Other times, like in friendships and relationships, it counts in the begining, but then in time when you get to know each others true self, that's what counts the most.

First impression can bring a big impact to evaluate a person. But that impact needn't always work after getting more familiar.

It does counts for people who are perfectionist. Some don't bother about it, since human beings have flaws and there is no perfection. In my case, I don't feel bothered about it.

Hi hlfbldmom, you are right...not all first impression always count. The longer you know a person, the more you will understand how the person actually is. But one can never know 100 percent of the person's character or personality until you stayed together with the person, and lived with the person. Otherwise, we can never know their true color. People can hide their personality, they can hide their feelings, people can practice being patient and tolerance. But if you stay and live under the same roof, this will altogether becomes a different story. You will know how they actually behaves and reacts. Surely, you will know it is totally different from the impression you had of the person. Many people wears a mask when they are outside to protect their image and reputation. This is very common in the society. =)

for some people first impression last but for me it has a little effect on me but when i get to know the person those first impression or the bad impression will be gone if ever i see that they were not the person i`m thinking judging by the way they look..

To me it is. I did change my opinon about people after I met them, mostly/partly because some people said I should not made up my mind at once. But fact is sooner or later I came back at my first impression about that person. And I was always right. I could have saved myself and my children a lot of trouble if I would have stayed to my opinion and listen to myself. So I won't make those mistakes anymore (at least I hope so). BTW first impression has nothing to do with what others tell me about someone. I don't care about that. First impression is what you see/feel in the first seconds you met someone. Most of the time you are not even aware of that.

We cannot prevent others for the impression they have when the first time they meet us. But of course there are really a lot of instances that the first impression is not actually what it seems.

I dont believe in first impressions. I know people who are very good friends.. who dont make good first impressions.

NO, sometimes it's wrong. WE can't read people's mind, behaviour and actions because of the first impression. simply not. but we learn people by knowing them really by daily actions, not just from first instance. However, it is also always true that we see something odd about this person, that make them, repulsive to us or something authentic with their behavior that we think that like them. That's why we should not tell that stick to our impression because somehow it will prove us wrong.