The first Impression paradox

Okay, so, let’s start with a simple fact.

How many times in your entire life have you heard the statement that “the first impression is the last impression?” Countless times, haven’t you? And most of us live our lives repeating this preposterous theory.

Let’s delve a little in the literal and practical implications of “first impression”. Going by the literal meaning, it sounds quite normal and practical even. It is supposedly unchangeable and thought to be a permanent marker against that person. Therefore, making a good first impression seems extremely important. Doesn't that play into our minds to somehow subconsciously affect our mannersims, the little quirks that actually supplement our personality?

The practical workings of a “first impression” is highly superficial and judgmental. The only thing you can possibly fathom about anyone from first sight is the looks and the way they speak and the way they behave with people in his/her immediate vicinity BUT with you, the observer, being in the picture. These things can, however, be quite misleading.

It is all about "appearances" in a first impression, the physical appearance of a person and the semblance of mannerisms. Let’s take a deep breath and think for a second. Did the person you see put on a show just for you or what you witnessed was the genuine side of the person? You just don’t have enough information to answer that, do you?

So, how about not letting an insane theory ruin anything even before it begins.