First Impressions
They say you should never judge a book by it’s cover. Like the front of a book, initial introductions are not generally as engaging as what is truly there. It's not until after you begin "perusing", or become more acquainted with somebody, when you truly discover that what you see is not generally what you get. There are a few elements that can influence the initial introduction that one gets from another. Varying identity, circumstances, and the presentation of the person. Making initial introductions frequently the most exceedingly bad method for judging individuals. Unfortunately that’s what’s going on in today’s society, one is being judge based on impressions and perceptions of the individual. Authors Sherman Alexie, …show more content…
But what exactly makes a good first impression? Is there a tactic you can use that can help you in all situations you may encounter? The way somebody presents themselves doesn't generally suit their identity and show who they are. Sadly one's presentation is the primary thing that others see, and the main thing that individuals are judged on. So to overlook your appearance there are a few techniques you can use such as being open and confident, courteous and attentive, be yourself, smile, and so forth. The being open and confident technique, I feel can relate to author Sherman Alexie. These two relate because as he was going through things, he had never gave up. Alexie says “I refused to fail. I was smart. I was arrogant. I was lucky. I read books late into the night, until I could barely keep my eyes open.” Another technique that I thought would be relatable was being courteous and attentive. This technique can relate to author Brent Staples. Staples says “I began taking precautions to make myself less threatening.” Staples who was tired of being portrayed as a criminal, based off of his appearance, took action to prevent being looked down upon again. His night time walks turned into day walks, he whistled Beethoven and other popular classical composers, and so …show more content…
Perhaps maybe if the person actually got to know the person to the core, then after you could judge or perceive the person any type of way you want. Author Bernard Cooper and Sherman Alexie have been subjected to being perceived a type of way. Cooper says “Theresa draped an angora sweater over her shoulders, scooped her books from the graffiti-covered desk, and just as she was about to walk away, she turned and asked me, “Are you a fag?” Cooper who was perceived as a gay man, which he really was. But because of the judging and harsh consequences that go along with his decision, he decided to keep it to himself. Alexie who was subjected to stereotyping; fellow peers judge him based on his ethnicity. Alexie says “We were indian children who were expected to be stupid.” Which is really sad, because it should not matter about what race you are. Alexie says “If he’d been anything but an Indian boy living on the reservation, he might be called a prodigy.
Overall I feel that one should not be judged based on first impressions or be perceived in a different type of way. As people in a whole, we are not taking enough time to actually get to know the person, you see what you want to see and if it’s not it, on to the next one. You’re perceptions on people are not always going to be correct, they can be. But how are really going to know until you get to
They say you should never judge a book by it’s cover. Like the front of a book, initial introductions are not generally as engaging as what is truly there. It's not until after you begin "perusing", or become more acquainted with somebody, when you truly discover that what you see is not generally what you get. There are a few elements that can influence the initial introduction that one gets from another. Varying identity, circumstances, and the presentation of the person. Making initial introductions frequently the most exceedingly bad method for judging individuals. Unfortunately that’s what’s going on in today’s society, one is being judge based on impressions and perceptions of the individual. Authors Sherman Alexie, …show more content…
But what exactly makes a good first impression? Is there a tactic you can use that can help you in all situations you may encounter? The way somebody presents themselves doesn't generally suit their identity and show who they are. Sadly one's presentation is the primary thing that others see, and the main thing that individuals are judged on. So to overlook your appearance there are a few techniques you can use such as being open and confident, courteous and attentive, be yourself, smile, and so forth. The being open and confident technique, I feel can relate to author Sherman Alexie. These two relate because as he was going through things, he had never gave up. Alexie says “I refused to fail. I was smart. I was arrogant. I was lucky. I read books late into the night, until I could barely keep my eyes open.” Another technique that I thought would be relatable was being courteous and attentive. This technique can relate to author Brent Staples. Staples says “I began taking precautions to make myself less threatening.” Staples who was tired of being portrayed as a criminal, based off of his appearance, took action to prevent being looked down upon again. His night time walks turned into day walks, he whistled Beethoven and other popular classical composers, and so …show more content…
Perhaps maybe if the person actually got to know the person to the core, then after you could judge or perceive the person any type of way you want. Author Bernard Cooper and Sherman Alexie have been subjected to being perceived a type of way. Cooper says “Theresa draped an angora sweater over her shoulders, scooped her books from the graffiti-covered desk, and just as she was about to walk away, she turned and asked me, “Are you a fag?” Cooper who was perceived as a gay man, which he really was. But because of the judging and harsh consequences that go along with his decision, he decided to keep it to himself. Alexie who was subjected to stereotyping; fellow peers judge him based on his ethnicity. Alexie says “We were indian children who were expected to be stupid.” Which is really sad, because it should not matter about what race you are. Alexie says “If he’d been anything but an Indian boy living on the reservation, he might be called a prodigy.
Overall I feel that one should not be judged based on first impressions or be perceived in a different type of way. As people in a whole, we are not taking enough time to actually get to know the person, you see what you want to see and if it’s not it, on to the next one. You’re perceptions on people are not always going to be correct, they can be. But how are really going to know until you get to