A view from a different perspective … or how first impressions can be misleading

Richard -

My first impression was that this would be a good post.  So, I read it, and my first impression turned out to be right. : )

Richard....cream rises to the top, but if it's skim milk, it will soon be known.

You are so right...First Impressions are important, but it is just as important to always be yourself, otherwise the real you will be found out eventually.  And we need to always remember to keep our minds open and like Toula said, "Take a second look".  Your photo is a perfect example.

Right on Richard! No sense in hiding because it all comes to a head sooner rather than later! :)

Hi Richard,

First impressions are very important but your true self will soon emerge..hopefully they will match!

Imagine all of us type A's jumping to quick conclusions!  Ha!  Great post and beautiful photo Richard.  You are so artistic.

We only get one chance to make a first impression ... it behooves us to make it a good one ... an HONEST one.

Hi Richard: you said: "anything less than expected will be a disappointment!" -- I always under promise and over deliver - it makes for happy customers!  Good post.

:)

Richard,

The picture matches the post perfectly and thanks for the explanation because I was thinking that it was a picture looking out of a window.

Have a GREAT day my friend.

Richard,

Being yourself is the only way to be successful, authenticity shines through, insincere flattery loses its luster very quickly.

First impressions will get you started, but it's after that that thngs can get much harder.  Living up to an image in someone else's mind can be very difficult!

You are right.  First impressions are just the beginning.

Ah, first impresseions!  I think it's crucial that a seller make a great one and that the buyer try to ignor them.  So often getting beyond a bad first impression will get you a wonderful place.

Richard:  Like that you added an explanation of the photo here.  As for first impressions, they are critically important in just about all aspects of our business.  In fact, I can't think of any encounter (with fellow agents, prospects, clients, etc) where a first impression doesn't matter. 

Richard:  First impressions are very important, that's true enough.  But so is not judging a book by it's cover.  The main thing is to be yourself and honest and then there's nothing to worry about.  True colors always come out sooner or later.

First impressions are always so important, but we must not be too hasty when meeting someone for the first time. I have met several people that the first impression was not so great, but when I meet them again things went well.

Richard, This is so true...will only last as long as it is supported by the deeper reality...

And it doesn't seem to matter if that deeper reality shows up a few seconds later (as in food) or a month later (as in a developing relationship). It's important to be able to put your finger out "what you are all about" , and if you pull together a good lasting first impression, you will do great!