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Are you a good judge of character?

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tanith Fri 06-May-16 10:32:21

I do think first impressions count for a lot and I do often get a 'feel' about a person on first meeting and I'm often proved correct even though it be way down the line .

annodomini Fri 06-May-16 10:14:45

I think on the whole subsequent experience has usually borne out my first impressions.

Judthepud2 Fri 06-May-16 09:28:09

I try to expect the best of people when I first meet them. So often, I have been disappointed in the past but it is such a joy when I meet a goodun.

I walk away from those who prove to be toxic.

TinyTwo Fri 06-May-16 09:19:49

You'd think after many <ahem> years of experience I would have got better at this but I do seem to get it wrong so often. Both in expecting best of someone and being disappointed as well as the other way round and being pleasantly surprised. Do you consider yourself a good judge of character? What marks a good 'un from not at first meeting?