Great questions! I think a first impression can mean many things. When you are talking about interviews, it is the essence of the first impression. Is the person punctual? do they dress appropriately? Do they behave in a pleasing manner? Do you think they have the right attributes for the job. Dating might be just as important in this way. Meeting people professionally is similar, but impressions are made much more quickly, and there is less judging going on. The impression you might have is one you have not thought about that much. I think a first impression is not made in the first ten seconds. The meaning of the word 'impression' is the shape / picture that is left behind when an object is removed. In this context, you could say - it is the judgement or appraisal of a person that is left behind after their first meeting with you. Thus, the impression is not truly made until the meeting has finished and the person has left.

A specimen of a human species also belong to the rich and variegated realm of animals. Animals are always in danger or in a hurry, that's why first impressions are so relevant to animals and therefore to humans. But we also have the gift of words, which is quite unique and of thought (which is also unique in the measure that we enjoy it), therefore 'first impressions' could be corrected or even completely erased (leaving only something to laugh at when we are old) if they are wrong and if we are lucky enough to be given a chance to impress in a different way.

Firstly, most people form a first impression somewhere between 3 and 6 seconds. It is not a question of agreeing with or disagreeing. It has been established by observation. Secondly, a person who makes a permanent judgment based on a first impression is an "idiot". The reasoning should be obvious. I never pay attention to people's judgments based on first impressions, regardless whether that judgment be amiable or not. Thirdly, when you are given a homework to discuss issues, you really should write down your own ideas instead of copying them off a language blog. To sum up, my first impression of you is that you like other people to do your homework. However, if I made a permanent judgment based on this first impression, I would be an idiot. Besides, my "first impression" is quite possibly wrong. But that is another story.

Thanks for your straightforward answer. I think we should freely discuss about anything. Nothing is right or wrong but approriate.

I forgot my first impression ... Anyway the fact that is a list of several questions and the fact that we are FREE to have our impressions (they just take shape in our mind, banning them would be like banning thinking, which is impossible) and politely ask whether we are right or wrong.