People always tell me that first impressions last a lifetime. We can relate to this because if we meet a person and his character shows negative ways we will always have that lasting effect on his bad characteristics. This also goes if the person first impression is a good one. However, people tendencies are not always viewed in the opening; they can also be viewed on a constant actions or repetition. If a person is late all the time to a class discussion, the teacher will get the impression that this person has attendance problems, as oppose to a person that is always on time to a discussion, but miss’s class back to back. This will be less to go notice before a person who always distracts the class with tardiness. Furth more, also describes in chapter 2
” One is that first impressions are important. A second is that the same behavior may be perceived differently, depending on the context and the group’s perceptions of the person doing the behaving. Although all of the consequences of the impressions may not become apparent for some time, even in “zero history” or newly formed groups, reputations, appearance, and personal style often precede us and provide information that may influence the group process in some unexpected way.”(pg36)
First impression last forever people never want to leave a negative thought on a person mind because whether you believe or not if you do not see that person for awhile and reunite they will always still have that first impression on how they meet you.
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Casper! I agree with the idea that first impressions are important and that they can last a lifetime. After reading the text I did get a different outlook on how a first impress until I read the chapter. I feel that in our minds we think that a first impression can be universal between all. Meaning that when we make an impression about someone it is always the same. This is not true because a first impression can be perceived very differently among different people.
ReplyDeleteAs well I feel that you made an excellent example about first impressions with the comparison you made between student and teacher. I think that this is a common situation that happens and sometimes does go unnoticed. You did a great job with the example; I really enjoyed it and it helped me draw of better picture of what the book was trying to explain.