QC Community Weekly Contest #146 – first impressions, are they really important?

Hello amazing people of Hive! 👋
I hope you're all doing well. I'm excited to share my thoughts on this week’s interesting topic: First Impressions.

First impressions are the initial thoughts or judgments we form about someone when we meet them for the very first time. Often, these judgments are based on what we see—their dressing, body language, facial expressions, or even the first few words they say. But here's the truth: our assumptions aren’t always correct.

For example, someone dressed in revealing clothes might quickly be labeled as irresponsible, while another in a long gown with their hair and ears covered might be seen as deeply religious. Sometimes the person that we assumed to be irresponsible might be the one with good attitude while the other person is an hypocrite.

What is the first thing you notice about someone when you meet them?

For me, behavior says it all. The way a person approaches or responds to me—whether politely, rudely, or warmly—leaves a strong impression. I believe the Bible when it says, “Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.” Our words and actions usually reveal what lies within us. Whether at work, church, or school, I pay attention to how people treat others the first time I meet them. That's what speaks loudest to me, not their looks.

Does your first impression affect how you interact with them?

Not really. I try not to let it determine how I relate with them. While first impressions are helpful, I don’t let them define my final opinion. I remain open-minded, allowing time and further interaction to confirm or change my initial thoughts. After all, I’m human—I could be wrong or right.

Does your opinion change after you get to know them better?

Yes, absolutely! My opinion is flexible. While my initial thoughts sometimes turn out to be right, there have been times when I was completely wrong. That’s why I give people the chance to show who they really are over time. I don’t believe in locking anyone into my first impression of them.

Final Thoughts:

First impressions are important, but they shouldn’t be the final verdict. People are complex, and a single moment doesn’t define them. Let’s learn to look deeper and give each other the grace of time and understanding.

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