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The First Impression - Online Term Paper

The First Impression

"Read my lips. No new taxes." The well groomed candidate shouted to his
audience. The crowd erupted in cheers and for many Americans, this was
their first long lasting impression of soon to be, President George Bush.
He later went on to sign a bill implementing the second largest tax hike in
history. The statement that won him one election lost him the next. The
American public made a long term judgment based on the first impression of
this presidential candidate. After the speech, the media took over,
promoting Bush, and giving those who did not hear the speech an impression
of the candidate. As Americans found out, trusting a first judgment is a
dangerous practice, for it does not ...

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do a trek across the United States. When he reached the
state of Arizona, he met up with a man in ragged clothes, messy hair and in
need of a bath. Still, the young man started up a conversation and found
this hobo to be very intellectual and pleasant man despite his appearance.
As night approached each went and sought shelter for the night, but before
they departed the hobo said "You think I'm a bum, am I right?" Being
truthful the young man replied "Yes."

"I am really a millionaire," the hobo confessed, "I dress and live this way
because I want to be taken for who I am and not my money." The hobo is a
prime example of how appearances can be deceiving.

While appearance is part of a first impression, so is a person's past.
Experiences form the past influence decisions and first impressions of the
future. Take for example the convenience store owner that had many
problems with teenage boys shoplifting merchandise. He has lost faith in
teenage boys and refuses to trust any ...

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Added: 11/27/2004 06:30:54 PM
Category: Social Issues
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