Is there really a second chance to make a first impression?

Question

Sometimes you just goof up and make a fool out of yourself whether being interviewed for a job or in a social gathering among people you just met.

Is there a way to redeem ourselves and rid that reputation?

Answer 1

The only way to reverse a flubbed first impression is to change the way you act from the way you acted that time, and to behave that way in a consistent manner. That way, you're reinforcing that you ACTUALLY behave THIS way, not THAT way. Then, after the other person knows how you normally act, comment that you're really nervous/unsure of yourself the first time you meet people. This way, they can write off the first impression as something aberrant from your normal behavior. :)

Answer 2

You can work on changing someone's mind when you make a fool out of yourself in a social setting, mainly by laughing at yourself. But in a job interview, you usually don't get a second chance. Be careful!

Answer 3

there is no way to make a first impression the second time. LOL. But you can present yourself in a better light the next time you meet that person or group. But I think it takes a lot more work to right a wrong. So the first impresion can be so good that future faults are overlooked. Where a bad first impression takes 10 good future impressions to be in their favor.

Answer 4

Funny you should ask that! I learned in a professional development class this week that you have 30 seconds to leave a first impression with someone, but it will take 20 additional encounters in order to change that impression!

Answer 5

not in job interview, but yes if ur in social gathering.. u cud ask for appologiee, n tell em d truth.. but depend on d person u deal wit.. it sometimes doesnt work to some ppl

Answer 6

Time heals everything. If these people get to know you, eventually they will look back at your little embarrassing first impression as an old joke.

Answer 7

There is always a way to apologize for your actions and to ask for forgiveness. That first impression, however, is very important and unfortunately, it is most often our mistakes that people remember.

Answer 8

First impressions always stick with ya. There is always opportunities to look better in someones eyes.

Answer 9

Yes, I definitely think that there is often a second chance for a good impression. It can't hurt to try!

Good luck. :)

Answer 10

yes there is, and if they don't want to give you a second chance then they're too rigid anyway. i wouldn't want to be bothered with someone like that. you might have just been having a bad day is all. if they're too narrow minded to think about that then forget them.