What does first impressions about a person tells you?

Do you think it is important to look good and behave perfectly at then?

Will you judge the person LATER based on his “first impression” attitudes?

So…what are your views on these points?

What does first impressions about a person tells you?

It depends on the person, if he/she was showing their real self or putting a mask. Overall it could affect your opinion about that person on the long run. You might discover later on, that you were right or you were wrong. So best to not totally depend on first impressions.

Do you think it is important to look good and behave perfectly at then?

well, if its a one time chance probably yes. Like if your going for a job interview your expected to look good and behave yourself. But if meeting up with a new friend or something. Personally I'd rather annoy them the first time, so they can disappear from that minute instead of disappear later on when they see that side of me :rolleyes:

Will you judge the person LATER based on his “first impression” attitudes?

Most likely not, unless my first impression about him/her was extreme. Based on that I'd have to consider all the reasons for such an attitude if it wasnt explainable ... I'll probably consider the impression and becareful :duh:

So…what are your views on these points?

hmm which points? :lost:

Wasnt there a thread about this before?! ;)

There was a thread created by IceTea anybody have time can search for it :cool:

DD..Thanx for you inputs and "by these points" was meant the questions in which you have just well answered;). How about "first impressions" on the car you drive, area you live, the house, your name,...etc. Does that makes any difference to you? or will you change the way you gonna approach that person if you know such stuff?

For those who mentioned that this thread has been discussed before..please provide us with the LINK instead.

Personally..i think first impressions do account a lot here especially in oman. Like when someone see's you drive a top of the range BMW will give you an unbelievable respect(eventhough you treat him/her like sh*t) and when the same person drives a Hyundai, you will get those "cheap saying looks". I wonder whats the reason behind this..is it the mentality or what?

Rite..anyone dare to share his view here?

If you know the link about the same topic discussed earlier..please provide us of it:color:

Thank you

Well as you all know, the world nowadays, or let me say our country at least, is very materialistic, or money oriented. People get their first impressions by the things you own and your appearance, which is sad but true.

As far as im concerned, the first impression isn't that important to me. Sometimes i misjudge people by their appearances, and somehow in the end, they turn out to be really nice in the inside. So its safe to say first impressions are based on the outside, not the inner self, which is why they dont stick to what we think about that person. ;)

Originally posted by Cerulean
Well as you all know, the world nowadays, or let me say our country at least, is very materialistic, or money oriented. People get their first impressions by the things you own and your appearance, which is sad but true.

Really sad and pathetic.

As far as im concerned, the first impression isn't that important to me. Sometimes i misjudge people by their appearances, and somehow in the end, they turn out to be really nice in the inside. So its safe to say first impressions are based on the outside, not the inner self, which is why they dont stick to what we think about that person. ;)

Do you mean here..that one might be quick or rushing into concluding of who the person infront of him might be??? :confused:

What does first impressions about a person tells you?

In most cases, the first impressions I have of someone, good or bad, are right. I have a very good 6th sense which rarely deceives me ;)

Do you think it is important to look good and behave perfectly at then?

It depends of where we are and who we are going to meet. I do not expect someone who has to meet me for business to come in a greasy jeans and uncombed hair. The same, I do not expect someone, who will meet me for an afternoon tea, to look like if he/she is going for an important meeting.

However, when it comes to my own self, I always try to look presentable and behave in a respectable way, no matter where I go and who I meet.

Will you judge the person LATER based on his “first impression” attitudes?

I usually have a first opinion when I meet someone, put will never swear later on that my judgement is 100% the right one. Though it might be, I always leave my impressions 'open' to be fair.

Originally posted by X-press

It depends of where we are and who we are going to meet. I do not expect someone who has to meet me for business to come in a greasy jeans and uncombed hair. The same, I do not expect someone, who will meet me for an afternoon tea, to look like if he/she is going for an important meeting.

In other words..looks does matter to you!

However, when it comes to my own self, I always try to look presentable and behave in a respectable way, no matter where I go and who I meet.

I like that:)


I usually have a first opinion when I meet someone, put will never swear later on that my judgement is 100% the right one. Though it might be, I always leave my impressions 'open' to be fair.

Fair enough..would you consider a person your friend at that initial stage then?

What does first impressions about a person tells you?

Well, I think I'm like LadyX, I have a very good sense to know someone's character at very first meetiog, not always I'm getting it right but I would say 70% turn to be true.

Do you think it is important to look good and behave perfectly at then?

Yes ofcourse, wheather its formal and informal meeting your looks and behavious should almost perfect, especially with interview, your looks and behave determine your personality and then comes your skills.

Will you judge the person LATER based on his “first impression” attitudes?

Judging not at all, but I would have a brief picture what kind of person she/he is.

Here is the link ==> (http://www.englishsabla.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=10400&highlight=impression)

Thanx for the inputs your Highness.

Icy, cheers for the link..we will have a look and we may come back here if necessary:gap:

First Impressions are essential because when getting to know someone, you have to start somewhere, and looks / presentation would be the obvious place to start. It does make a difference, mainly because of stereotypes associated with people who dress / act / look a certain way.

Of course, these initial impressions can often be wrong, which in my opinion isn't a problem, as long as they change and develop parallel to your relationship with that particular person.

It is however important not to judge someone later based on initial impressions - i believe this is part of being open minded....(there's another thread about this)....

What does first impressions about a person tells you?

it tells nothing about the real him !



Do you think it is important to look good and behave perfectly at then?

If it's not ur real attitude , then no , just behave as you always do !

Will you judge the person LATER based on his “first impression” attitudes?

how come !!

If it's later , then it wouldn't be based on first impression attitude ! !

But i wouldn't judge anyone basing my judgement on his first attitude , everyone usually try to tell other of something different than the truth to make them influenced by the so called 1st impression !:rolleyes:

Originally posted by KING_OF_ALL
Fair enough..would you consider a person your friend at that initial stage then?

Someone can never be my friend after just few meetings. It takes more than that for frienship to establish itself. I know many people and many are very good acquaintances and it can take years before I consider some of them my friends. As for "real trustworthy friends", I believe in life they are rare to find...

Andromeda..welcome to the sabla..thanx for sharing with us..very clear and well said:)

Navigator..why you are saying it tells nothing:confused:(i respect you opinion here)..but dont you think there is no smoke without fire!!!

Originally posted by X-press
.......and it can take years before I consider some of them my friends. As for "real trustworthy friends", I believe in life they are rare to find...

wow...years till you take them on board! Myself from very few meetings one can be my friend but obviously through his attitudes and approach I'd treat him the way he his..and normally trust develops with mingling together for sometime;)

There is friendship and friendship King of All.

I can become quickly someone's casual friend and vice versa, but it is more like a 'nice company'. If I am talking about turning this person into a sincere friend, it doesn't come after few meetings. It takes time and even more to say that it is a real and strong friendship.

To my opinion, friends are numerous, "real" friends are rare.
Alhamdullilah, I have found both! ;)

Originally posted by X-press
There is friendship and friendship King of All.


what is the difference between the two? :lost:

It is an expression KoA and I explained the difference below..;)

Let's go back to your main topic of first impression and hear the opinions of other members.

[B]What does first impressions about a person tells you?

First impressions do not tell much for me. I would either go with like or dislike the person. And most of the time I am wrong on the first impressions

Do you think it is important to look good and behave perfectly at then?

No i dont think if that it important, what is important is to behave and to be yourself. A person has to like you for who you are and not for pretending to be someone else.


Will you judge the person LATER based on his “first impression” attitudes?
yes I would. But again.. I always fail in judging people.. so i have learnt a lesson. And I am left with not everyone is a nice person..

Originally posted by KING_OF_ALL
Personally..i think first impressions do account a lot here especially in oman. Like when someone see's you drive a top of the range BMW will give you an unbelievable respect(eventhough you treat him/her like sh*t) and when the same person drives a Hyundai, you will get those "cheap saying looks". I wonder whats the reason behind this..is it the mentality or what?

I do agree with you on this, the fact is that majority of people in here have tendecy of feeling is from creme de la creme society, while they aren't.

However, I think its wrong to judge someone based on materialistic things. In my case most of the time I would look on someone's behaviour rather than what he possess, like I said earlier its hard to know who is from high class and who's not. As I have seen people buying expensive stuff like car,watches and mobiles phones. All these stuff are paid out of loans which left the person without single penny to run other expensse for intere month.

So if you can't afford it why ripping yourself for the sake of showing-off. :angre:

My opinion, I could be wrong tough.

Originally posted by selma
No i dont think if that it important, what is important is to behave and to be yourself. A person has to like you for who you are and not for pretending to be someone else.

I appreciate that, especially the BEING YOURSELF PART;)

yes I would. But again.. I always fail in judging people.. so i have learnt a lesson.

did you really learn your lesson here:gap: (just kidding)

Originally posted by H-Highness
So if you can't afford it why ripping yourself for the sake of showing-off. :angre:

My opinion, I could be wrong tough.

Tell me about it! Its pathetic to see those poor families are being dumped due to the heavy loans their husband/sons have to pay:confused:

BTW, your opinion is perfect to me:)

The question is..when we will learn our lesson!!!!!

Originally posted by KING_OF_ALL

.....did you really learn your lesson here:gap: (just kidding)

You are breaking my ribs:D

A lot of people judge others by first impressions without realizing that first impressions can be completely wrong. :duh:

I don't think that you can honestly "know" a person just by meeting them for the first time. It takes time to get to know someone and find out what they're really about.

Originally posted by Phoenix
A lot of people judge others by first impressions without realizing that first impressions can be completely wrong. :duh:

I don't think that you can honestly "know" a person just by meeting them for the first time. It takes time to get to know someone and find out what they're really about.

Well put indeed Phoenix, especially when you meet up with ppl who are good actors and there you go..you mind will get lost :lost: , but i believe such stuff take time and he/she cant pretend always;)

P.S. your avator is scarry:eek:

Everyone likes to make a good impression. It cuts down the time it might take to get to know someone better or become friends.

But it doesn't always mean everything. Sometimes people seem kinda OK, then sneak up on you and prove to be amazing. Not often, but sometimes.