2006-08-12 02:46:31 · 11 answers · asked by greenprincess 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
well that depends on how u handle that as 1st ones stay in the mind for keeps.if u apologize for some action and would like to make up for it tell this person I understand i came across bold or a bit trite defensive or wotever but the circumstances u was dealing with are not acceptable and please accept my behavior and go to lunch my treat or wotev er u have planned in their interest of course and smile smile smile so they know ur sincere.coming up to the plate to bat is a sense of pride put down a bit and humility is a good thing to show at times as we all know it takes guts to face up to that.
2006-08-12 02:51:47 · answer #1 · answered by gypsygirl731 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the person. Some people don't like to form impressions quickly and will easily give you a second chance. Others base their whole lives on being able to figure someone out in the first 12 seconds. But it's always possible if you try. You many not succeed, but that's really up to the other person whether they can dismiss the first impression or not.
2006-08-12 09:58:05 · answer #2 · answered by Magina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes it depends on the person. Some people are open and forgiving and will give you a second chance (if you apologize), while others are very stubborn and will always see you as they first did. But I think with pretty much everyone the first impression always sticks with them somehow, no matter how you act now. So next time you should be more careful about how you act around people when you first meet them.
2006-08-12 14:24:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like ShaneA's reference to the Aaliyah song.
I'm not sure what you did or if you are speaking for someone else, what they did so it all depends.
Apologizing is very good and letting the person know what was actually intended. But like someone else had said, don't go overboard with trying to redeem yourself because that could just push the person further away. After apologizing and all of that, just give the situation some time to work itself out.
Sometimes people have given me a bad first impression of themselves but then later on they turn out to be a very nice person and good friend.
2006-08-12 09:57:04 · answer #4 · answered by Friend 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but it takes consistency and great humility. If you're in a position to do so, apologize for the negative initial impression you gave, then endeavor to correct the impression from that point on.
Good Luck. Peace.
2006-08-12 09:51:14 · answer #5 · answered by funigyrl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you apologize, you might be given another chance. If you are lucky enough to have that happen, don't blow it a second time, or it is "game over". Nobody likes jerks and time-wasters, so a second chance would be your chance to prove your sincerity EACH time you are around people. Failing that, you will end up with a reputation of being a flake, or a user.
2006-08-12 11:41:55 · answer #6 · answered by LaRue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, just act like nothing happened . well unless u said something really bad . Then you need to apoligize for it and from that point on just be urself. Most people are kind and forgiving and just wanna have fun :0)
2006-08-12 09:58:38 · answer #7 · answered by ultimatehorn2004 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not by forcing yourself on a person. Only by being yourself around by apologizing if you hurt them.
2006-08-12 09:49:06 · answer #8 · answered by Justme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course. you just have to come back a little while later. if at first you don't succeed, dust yourself off and try again!
2006-08-12 09:50:49 · answer #9 · answered by ShaneA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can be worked out
2006-08-12 09:49:20 · answer #10 · answered by imalickyouallover69 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋