First impression

A big thank you to @okere-blessing and the entire Steem4Nigeria community for organizing this exciting contest.And to my coach @tempestinyang thank you for the invitation, I’m grateful for the opportunity to share my thoughts and experiences.

There is a common saying that “first impressions matter a lot.” From my own understanding, it means that the very first way a person presents themselves usually shapes how we see them, whether positively or negatively. People may later change their behavior, but the first picture in our minds often remains the strongest.

A time they met someone and were impressed/turned off.

Yes, I have met someone for the first time and was completely turned off by her actions. It happened the very first day I came to Uyo. I traveled all the way from Onitsha, Anambra State, to Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, with so much joy in my heart. I had just gained admission and was excited to finally meet the roommate who came to pick me up at the park.

But to my greatest shock, her behavior instantly disappointed me. Instead of sharing in my happiness, she acted rudely, spoke harshly, and made me feel less of myself. That single moment shattered the excitement I had. My heart told me the truth about her nature, and sadly, it was right she turned out to be selfish, wicked, and inhumane. I could not even stay with her for up to three months because of her bad manners. That experience confirmed to me that first impressions are like a sign; they reveal a person’s true character in an instant.

Explain your understanding of the saying first impressions matter a lot?

My Understanding of the Saying
To me, the saying “first impressions matter a lot” means that the way someone acts or presents themselves the very first time often determines how others will see them. It could be through appearance some people dress so badly, they look like arm robbers or irresponsible people that make people to see them as one and won't like to associate themselves with them there is a popular saying " You will be addressed how you dressed." speech: I love saying pigin English especially with my peers so many of my coursemate thinks I'm not smart enough, some call me local girl, so one day I was announcing that if you need assistance in any course or assignment don't hesitate to meet me. one girl laugh so rudely in her words she said " someone that can not even speak well want to do assignment for others I pity those that will fall a victim, remember carryover ooo", it hit me so badly I said to myself I will prove her wrong I asked her to give me her book let me draft the assignment for her, she looks at me badly, I tried and convinced her, two days later I present it to her in her words she said"Omor this is not a draft work is even matter than the one I did", since that day she recommends student to me and also I does her assignments.

Behavior, or even body language: some people behave so rudely or harshly that scares People away from day meanwhile they are a good person with an amazing heart but that first impression has been established, People may later reveal more sides of their character, but the memory of the first encounter usually leaves the strongest mark. In fact, first impressions are like the foundation of a building if it is shaky, it is hard to trust the rest of the structure.

Tell us about your recent experience of a first impression of something or someone.

My recent encounter was in the lecture hall, the very first lecture I had as a university student, the lecturer dress very neatly and she is indeed a beautiful woman, one of her policy is No indecent dressing in my class and she is a typical example of decency, she taught us things to know about university lifestyle, and encourage us to be a good student all the times infact her teaching that very day gave me an insight of university lifestyle and how to be confident and out spoken.

Her confidence and humility at the same time won the hearts of the students. Instead of fear, I felt motivated to learn from her. That impression made me look forward to every lecture she takes.

Tell us how people can make first impression positively count.

I strongly believe people can make first impressions positively count by being intentional about how they act. Simple things such as dressing neatly, speaking politely, showing respect, and even giving a smile can create lasting memories. Confidence also plays a big role because it tells people you believe in yourself. However, we must not pretend, true kindness and humility speak louder than any Imagine rendering help to a strange in a strange land the impression the person will get is the people of this land are kind and selfless.

   I warmly invite my friends @jemilatbuhari@mercybliss and @ukpono to take part in this contest. I believe they will share unique and inspiring stories too.

To everyone reading this post treat people nicely especially for the very first time