when one thinks about meeting a new person, things run through their minds like how the river flows into the ocean. so many things go through one's mind like, "i need to make a good impression", "i hope i made an impact" or, "i hope s/he'll call." first impressions are to leave a good impression after you meet them and for you to think "hey, this person is pretty cool." and so you'll end up being friends with the individual, or "hey, this guy might be our next employee!" but have you also ever thought about how you don't really know one person, until you've actually talked to them for a while or get to know them a bit more then the ten minutes you first meet them? after that... all those layers of protection they use to hide their real identities, real personas, begin to deteriorate. sooner or later, the real person behind all those layers reveal and you either end up hating or liking the person.
when they say, "first impression is the best impression" think about it... it isn't always the best impression one can leave. during the time you meet a person for the first time, you too, are nervous... might say the wrong things and do something stupid that you wish to take back. or you can come off as a strong person but on the inside, you're far from that.
only time can really promise you a good impression on individuals. just meeting a person that one time can't let you cloud your judgement. but of course... there are always exceptions. :)
