Why is the fist impression the least important impression?

Question

"The great dilemma in society. Is judging a man by first impressions and not by a second, third, or fourth one" - British Scholar

"Just because the rock is yellow, it does'nt mean it's gold." -Miner

"Most of the ugliest people are enclosed in the prettiest shells,while most of the prettiest people are enclosed in the ugliest shells." - Philosopher

"Just because crap is brown it don't mean it taste like chocolate. You have to examine it first,you know, take a second glance." Comedian

" A quick glance can get you killed real quick"- Police Officer

Answer 1

All good quotes. Seriously, a good question, There is danger in making quick judgments. On the other hand, sometimes it is the only chance we get. Is the stranger approaching us in the parking lot friend or foe? What we sometimes call intuition is actually the sum of past experience, and unconscious input form all of our senses. If our judgment is based on racism (or any other 'ism') we have to re-evaluate our thoughts. On the other hand, if our subconscious mind recognizes scary body language we have to take heed of it.

Answer 2

First impressions are what WE bring to the situation/person. The ones that follow are from the experiences we have with that individual.

Answer 3

Because the first impression is usually the impression of how someone looks. Not what's really inside.

Answer 4

because the first impression in generally based on perception, not reality.

Answer 5

it wat you have to remember dat person by for a long period of time are at least until you meet them again like when you frist meet a dude dressed nice and stuff you would think he is very suggessful and got his head screwed on straight

Answer 6

good quotes...thanks I may need these someday