Blog Assignment 2 - Option 1

First impressions play a big part in an individual’s social life, academic life, and career path. A few factors shape a person’s public image such as clothing, posture, attitude, and body language. All these factors come together to give the public an idea of one’s identity. Different individuals portray different images of themselves, and the first impression they give off is not necessarily their true selves.

The type of image I like to portray when I meet someone varies. For example, the type of image I would like to portray at a job interview is a professional image. However, the type of impression I would like to render to my floor mates is a social, well-rounded, and outgoing image.

The first impression people get of me is not necessarily my true self. At first, I may appear to be quiet although I am actually very talkative. Once I get to know the people around me better and feel more comfortable around them, I start showing them my true self. I find it hard to reveal my true self around strangers or people I just met. Although the image I project is not necessarily my true self, a fraction of it is. I portray a certain kind of image with a few factors that give the people around me an idea of who I truly am.

Generally speaking, first impressions usually hint at a person’s overall personality. A person who comes off as rude is usually not a polite person even after you get to know them better. Individuals should work to create an image that reflects their personality in order to improve their social, academic, and career life.