Wrong Impression
People always got the wrong impression of Rocky. He was big, tattooed, had a face that only a mother could love and rode a Harley. His girlfriend’s mother thought he was the biggest pile of bull droppings in the west.
I’m Scared…
One evening, coming back into town from a dance in a nearby community, Rocky started speeding. His girlfriend said, “Rocky, please slow down. I’m scared.” Rocky said, “No. This is fun.” She whimpered, “No it’s not. Please, it’s too scary!” He said, “Tell me you love me.” She replied, “Fine, I love you. Now slow down!” He said, “Now give me a BIG hug (she hugged him). Rocky then said, “Now put the helmet on.”
The Headline Read
The headline of the local paper the next morning read, ‘Brake failure caused a motorcycle to crash last night at Johnson’s curve at the base of Cherry Hill. Two persons injured. Only one survived’. Police and traffic accident investigators later determined what happened. Somewhere along the route, the male driver of the motorcycle realized that his brakes weren’t working, but he didn’t let the female passenger know. Instead, he had her say she loved him, hug him one last time and then made her wear the only helmet so she would live.
The First Flower
That afternoon the girlfriend’s mother sobbed as she lovingly laid the first flower on Rocky’s coffin, forever sad that she’d had the wrong impression about him.
About First Impressions
First impressions are initial judgments or opinions formed about a person, place, or thing upon initial contact or interaction. They occur within the first few seconds or moments of encountering something new and these initial assessments can have a significant impact on how individuals perceive and respond to what they’ve encountered.
Here are some aspects of first impressions:
Immediacy: First impressions are formed swiftly, often within seconds of meeting someone or experiencing something new.
Influence: They can heavily influence subsequent interactions and perceptions. If a first impression is positive, it can lead to more favorable judgments and vice versa.
Factors: Several factors contribute to first impressions, such as appearance, body language, tone of voice, facial expressions, and overall demeanor.
Significance: First impressions are important as they can set the tone for relationships, social interactions, job interviews, and various other scenarios. They’re powerful in shaping how individuals are perceived and received by others.
It’s essential to note that while first impressions are significant, they aren’t always accurate and can evolve or change over time. People often make efforts to manage and enhance their first impressions through grooming, attire, body language and communication to create a positive impact.
