Are they usually right? There is this guy I work with that seems okay, but there is something that REALLY bothers me about him. I don't have any reason to not like him, I just don't. I've known him for about a month now, and I just have this gut feeling that he is mentally disturbed. Do you trust your first impressions of people?
2007-12-08 19:33:15 · 17 answers · asked by munkees81 6 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
trust your instincts, not first impressions. when you feel something is wrong, it's probably right.
2007-12-08 19:56:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My first impressions of people stick with me even long after I meet them. I admit, sometimes I can be wrong, but most of the time I have gut feelings about people, whether I know I'll trust them, or if I find them shady.
My instincts about people have saved me from being in many bad situations, and have also gained me great friends [who I knew were great from the start].
Although first impressions can be wrong, I would trust your instincts. If the feeling that you don't like him is really strong, I would trust yourself.
2007-12-08 19:38:09 · answer #2 · answered by Bridget Chanel 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First impressions, sometimes, are the worst impressions. Though there may be a hint of truth in them, imagination can often make mountains out of molehills.
From my experience I have gathered that most people are mentally disturbed to some degree. As long as they do not go around hurting others unnecessarily, then let them be. You may find solace in contemplating aspects that do not disturb you.
2007-12-08 20:06:24 · answer #3 · answered by ___ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First impressions is OK and may you fallow it
but in fact you have to give him a chance
many of us can't make a good impressions in first but after a while for this people which we think there are some thing wrong with them become a very close friends to us
i have some experience in that
so my advice i think you may give him a chance
thank you
good luck
2007-12-08 19:41:28 · answer #4 · answered by gebasy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First impressions are not true for me...but a month is not a first impression. If you have that gut feeling you should stick with it.
2007-12-08 19:37:30 · answer #5 · answered by Sarah 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well sometimes gut feelings lie too.
What gives u the impression that he is like that?
I wouldn't make a judgment without investigating the fact first. Talk to him and see how he is and then make a judgment later.
Because feelings are not facts they are feelings.
2007-12-08 19:38:05 · answer #6 · answered by E 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Seems to me your gut feeling is often right but still give people a chance
2007-12-08 19:37:25 · answer #7 · answered by one Life to live 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No i don't trust my first impressions , that could be so wrong .,
However i do trust my gut feeling, i will be very carefully when you are round him
2007-12-08 19:40:06 · answer #8 · answered by JJ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your experiences. He may just be socially awkward and painfully shy. First impressions are part of what you have to go on, but they aren't usually the whole picture. I hope you don't mean he's potentially dangerous? When in doubt, be nice :-)
2007-12-08 19:38:25 · answer #9 · answered by Susan 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't trust first impression. People can be shy or nervous the first time that you meet them, so I don't assume that they are snobby or weird. Just my opinion.
2007-12-08 19:37:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋