Can you share some interesting first impression stories?

Sure. One good first impression story is when I met a new neighbor. He greeted me with a big smile and offered to help me carry my groceries. His friendly attitude made me think he was a very kind person right away.

Well, I have a story. I went to a new coffee shop. The barista there had a really grumpy face when I walked in. I was like 'This place might not be so nice'. But it turned out he was having a bad day and actually makes great coffee.

Yes. I have a story. I saw a man sitting alone in a coffee shop with a very serious look on his face and a laptop full of post - it notes. I immediately thought he was some high - powered business executive working on a huge deal. However, when I accidentally bumped into him later and we started chatting, he said he was a struggling screenwriter trying to come up with ideas for his next script. And all those post - it notes were just random thoughts that might be in his script.

Sure. Once I met a new colleague at work. I was really nervous and when I went to shake his hand, I accidentally sneezed right in his face. It was so embarrassing. He just stood there, not knowing what to do.

Well, think about a new student in class. At the beginning, he might look like a troublemaker because he always wore some edgy clothes and had a bit of a rebellious look. But as time passed, we found out that he was very intelligent. He was just expressing his individuality through his appearance. Also, there was this neighbor who moved in next door. First impression was that she was a bit of a snob as she didn't say much when we greeted her. But then one day my cat got lost and she was the one who helped me look for it all day. She turned out to be really kind.

Sure. For example, at a job interview. If a candidate walks in with a confident smile, a firm handshake and is well - dressed, the interviewers might form a positive first impression. This could lead them to overlook some minor flaws in the candidate's resume. If the first impression was of a slouching, disheveled person who seemed uninterested, it would be hard to change that negative perception later, even if they were highly qualified.

Well, I have a bad first impression story. When I was in high school, there was a new student. She had a really sour look on her face all the time. During the first class, she kept interrupting the teacher with really negative comments. It made everyone think she was a difficult and unfriendly person at first. But later, we found out she was just having a really bad day and was actually very nice.

There was a guy who showed up at a party. He had a very bushy beard. When he first met a girl there, she stared at his beard for a while. He noticed and said, 'This beard is my portable jungle. I carry it everywhere to remind myself that life can be wild!' His unique sense of humor made the girl remember him with a big smile.

Sure. I once had a first - hand story about a trip to a small island. The moment I stepped off the boat, the fresh sea breeze hit me. There were colorful birds everywhere. I met a local fisherman who showed me his daily catch and told me about the best spots to find seashells. It was an amazing experience.

Sure. One interesting First Nation story is about the Trickster figure, like Raven in some tribes. Raven was often depicted as a mischievous being who could change shapes. He was responsible for bringing light to the world. According to the story, in the beginning, the world was in darkness, and Raven managed to steal the sun from a powerful being and released it into the sky, thus bringing light and life to the First Nations people.