do you rely on first impressions ?

I don't ever form an opinion on someone without at least being around them awhile. But what my instincts tell me throughout the first meeting can tell me whether or not I WANT to be around them enough to actually get to know them. I dunno..I have good instincts I guess, they're usually right. My best friend Jess finds it odd how I can pick abstract facts out of nowhere about someone without even knowing very well. But I guess it's just how much I pay attention.

As the saying goes, "First impression lasts".. that's kinda true. In some way, people always make a comment whethere it's good or bad to the person they actually first met. But i guess that's only natural. I don't really rely on that much. , ur right. Have to know the person more before we make any comments regarding attitude and all those stuffs. ^_^

In rare cases I might instantly dislike a person on first impression - if they are being very rude eg. but usually I wait before making judgements. I don't think you can really sum up a person in a few minutes. That's my experience anyway.

I go by the first impression. I believe that first impression is the last one. I find it hard to give a second chance when it comes to this. But, I also know it's important to understand people before plunging into a conclusion, but its difficult.

I wish I could learn to take more time learning about people and then forming an opinion. Instead I tend to make snap judgements about people and they usually turn out to be wrong. I am far to trusting by nature and although I know this, I can't seem to break the habit. As a result, I find I get used a lot by people.

Whereas I certainly like to give everyone a chance to "show me" who they are, I find that my initial intuitive impression of someone tends to be right more than 90% of the time. If I pick up a bad vibe from someone, there is usually a good reason for me to be cautious around them. Likewise, if I get really positive feelings within the first few seconds, I often end up getting along really well with that person.

First impressions can be a problem if you base the whole relationship on that fact alone.As you said,it is wise to get to know an individual before making the opinion as first impressions are a form of prejudicism. I do agree that there are certain people who seem to have a good aura about them which encourages you to befriend you,but in the long run the truth will reviel itself.