First Impressions

"First impressions" appears to be a phrase of importance nowadays. The significance of first impressions is profoundly discussed by many, ranging from the employers to employee. Although, as means of selection, their the impact and effectiveness are generally acknowledged, such common acceptance and beliefs of this concept manifest certain degree of disturbance. Such feeling is mainly originated from the fact that we tend to directly draw the conclusions based on the superficial impressions obtained in a short time period. The true paradox is that, in ignorance of the fact that first impressions can lead to lack of insight into our personalities, they are often the criteria based on which we judge each other.

Our common beliefs in first impressions are due to the excessive emphasis applied by us. We expend a great amount of time and energy publicizing about their importance. Indeed, such impressions are not amendable once a demerit forms. A negative impression may further damage our reputation by recurring to the concerned person, who is likely to possess adamant prejudices against us. Being cautious with the unique opportunity may be a wise choice. Lest there are individuals who are unknown to such import, we additionally extended our means of reinforcement. Including absorbing this topic into the education curriculum to equip the students with relevant knowledge. If we proceeded to Google and search for first impressions as key words, we would eventually be content with the information compiled in profusion, fantasizing our triumph in this campaign promoting the significance, effectiveness and a variety of positive aspects of first impressions. However, when excessive publicity is granted to this concept, have we noticed ...

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...his manner caused some symptoms of split personalities. Part of me insisted that I answer in this way because that is what I believe in, while the cynical, bitter part sneered that my answer is an attempt to pretend to be justified by declaring that I do not make premature judgement. I was also accused of hypocritically defied judging because I would like to leave a positive impression to be judged. Although this small self-rebellion was soon extinguished, the disturbance is not yet dispersed.

Generally, we tend to emphasize the significant and positive aspects of first impression by a variety of methods, but the negative outcomes of judging by presumptions are unanticipated and subtle. However, the contradiction of both sides is now emerging. To conclude, although first impressions can be in lack of elaborate insights, we are frequently being judged accordingly.