Can you share some bad first impression stories?
There was this time when I was at a party and saw a girl standing alone. I went to say hi and she just gave me a cold look and walked away. I thought she was snobbish. Later I learned she was waiting for her friend who was late and she was in a hurry.
Well, I have a story. I went to a new coffee shop. The barista there had a really grumpy face when I walked in. I was like 'This place might not be so nice'. But it turned out he was having a bad day and actually makes great coffee.
Can you share a bad first impression story?
Well, I have a bad first impression story. When I was in high school, there was a new student. She had a really sour look on her face all the time. During the first class, she kept interrupting the teacher with really negative comments. It made everyone think she was a difficult and unfriendly person at first. But later, we found out she was just having a really bad day and was actually very nice.
Can you share some funny first impression stories?
Yes. I have a story. I saw a man sitting alone in a coffee shop with a very serious look on his face and a laptop full of post - it notes. I immediately thought he was some high - powered business executive working on a huge deal. However, when I accidentally bumped into him later and we started chatting, he said he was a struggling screenwriter trying to come up with ideas for his next script. And all those post - it notes were just random thoughts that might be in his script.
Can you share some interesting first impression stories?
Sure. Once I met a girl at a coffee shop. She had this bright smile and was reading a really old book. My first impression was that she must be a very deep thinker. And it turned out she was an English literature major, so my first impression was quite accurate.
Can you share some awkward first impression stories?
Sure. Once I met a new colleague at work. I was really nervous and when I went to shake his hand, I accidentally sneezed right in his face. It was so embarrassing. He just stood there, not knowing what to do.
What are the common elements in bad first impression stories?
Often, lack of context plays a big part. Like when you see someone being short with others in a store, you might think they are mean. But they could be in a rush to get to an important appointment. Also, first impressions can be affected by our own biases. If we have a negative view of a certain type of job, we might give a bad first impression to someone who has that job.
Can you share some examples to illustrate 'first impression is not the last impression' story?
Well, think about a new student in class. At the beginning, he might look like a troublemaker because he always wore some edgy clothes and had a bit of a rebellious look. But as time passed, we found out that he was very intelligent. He was just expressing his individuality through his appearance. Also, there was this neighbor who moved in next door. First impression was that she was a bit of a snob as she didn't say much when we greeted her. But then one day my cat got lost and she was the one who helped me look for it all day. She turned out to be really kind.
Can you share some examples to illustrate 'first impression is the last impression story'?
Sure. For example, at a job interview. If a candidate walks in with a confident smile, a firm handshake and is well - dressed, the interviewers might form a positive first impression. This could lead them to overlook some minor flaws in the candidate's resume. If the first impression was of a slouching, disheveled person who seemed uninterested, it would be hard to change that negative perception later, even if they were highly qualified.
Can you share some bad first kiss stories?
My bad first kiss happened during a school dance. I was with a boy I liked, but he was so in a hurry. He just grabbed my face and smooshed his lips against mine really hard. It hurt a bit and there was no build - up or anything. It was like he was just trying to get it over with. It made me feel really disappointed and a bit grossed out.
Can you share some bad first time stories?
Sure. One bad first time story could be a person's first job interview. They might have been really nervous, showed up late because they got lost, and then completely blanked on all the answers they had prepared. It was a total disaster and they didn't get the job.
Can you share some bad first time stories?
Sure. One of my bad first time stories was when I tried skiing for the first time. I was so excited at the start, but as soon as I got on the slope, I lost my balance and tumbled all the way down. It was embarrassing and I ended up with a few bruises too.