
Don’t judge a book by its cover!!! I bet you’ve all heard this one too many times but unfortunately none of us tend to apply it. First impressions play a huge role when it comes to making friends. Well I have done a bit of research and based on my first impression I found out that I can come across as a bit arrogant, gedik, bitchy, friendly, happy go lucky or gatal. Well it all depends on the mood you catch me in. Hahaha so much for the personality size-o-meter.
Why must we all have this sort of feeling towards other people, I myself must admit that I do size people up based on first impressions. Yes I admit I am guilty. Its really unfair though coming to think of it. People who are introverts can sometimes come across as boring while people who are extroverts come across as boastful or annoying.
Is it really necessary for us to put on a mask every time we met people? Well so far I would say, I can be the sweetest person in the world if I decide to put on a thick fat mask up front,but what for? Is there the need for me to impress other people? My answer is NO . There are certain exceptions to this rule, one of them would be:
1. If your going for an interview
2. If your true colours are going to get you into deep shit with your superiors
3. If your university’s name is at stake ( this is my favorite, made popular by the professors)
4. If your infront of your parents friends and bosses
Well for me these are times I put on my best face forward.
Other than that, what you see is what you get. I don’t care what people think of me because I know they will be surprised when they get to know me better. I have had friends who confessed that I am so not the person they thought I was. Hahaha we must all learn to expand our mind. Therefore I try to always suspend judgment until I get to know someone better. If we all practiced this maybe the world will be a better place.
Why must we all have this sort of feeling towards other people, I myself must admit that I do size people up based on first impressions. Yes I admit I am guilty. Its really unfair though coming to think of it. People who are introverts can sometimes come across as boring while people who are extroverts come across as boastful or annoying.
Is it really necessary for us to put on a mask every time we met people? Well so far I would say, I can be the sweetest person in the world if I decide to put on a thick fat mask up front,but what for? Is there the need for me to impress other people? My answer is NO . There are certain exceptions to this rule, one of them would be:
1. If your going for an interview
2. If your true colours are going to get you into deep shit with your superiors
3. If your university’s name is at stake ( this is my favorite, made popular by the professors)
4. If your infront of your parents friends and bosses
Well for me these are times I put on my best face forward.
Other than that, what you see is what you get. I don’t care what people think of me because I know they will be surprised when they get to know me better. I have had friends who confessed that I am so not the person they thought I was. Hahaha we must all learn to expand our mind. Therefore I try to always suspend judgment until I get to know someone better. If we all practiced this maybe the world will be a better place.
