Author	Thread: First Impression... that went bad.
Admin	First Impression... that went bad. Posted : 3 Oct, 2011 03:29 PM would you make a decision off of a "first impression"(bad) when it comes to online dating? Im not one who ALWAYS makes decisions off of bad impressions right away... but there are sometimes where i'm like "RED FLAG". Cos how i see it... the way someone is with you when they first meet, how much more comfortable will they be after they get to know you AND meet you? First impressions can either be good... or bad. Would you ever make a decision off a bad impression? or would you risk it and give chances? If you do make a decision, how bad of an impression does that someone does that makes you say "see ya!"? Post Reply
View Profile History	First Impression... that went bad. Posted : 3 Oct, 2011 03:43 PM was having a chat with a girlfriend (from here on CDFF) who had a bad impression on some dude... can't give details, but thought i'd ask all of you what you thought? Post Reply
View Profile History	First Impression... that went bad. Posted : 3 Oct, 2011 04:28 PM Often times a bad impression first time meeting is a red flag and I would not risk another chance. My decision would be based on something the guy said or did not answer. It would have to be much because online, all you have is Words first. Post Reply
bcpianogal View Profile History	First Impression... that went bad. Posted : 3 Oct, 2011 04:36 PM I think a lot would depend on what exactly made the bad impression. If it was just a bad profile picture, apparent shyness, or questionable typing skills (such as numerous typing errors during an IM conversation), I'd probably give him another chance! If he made inappropriate remarks, used a lot of profanity, or clearly couldn't communicate in decent English, I'd probably tend to make a decision not to continue communicating with him based on that first impression. It has certainly happened before -- a guy would have a decent profile, but within a few minutes of chatting with him online, I would know that there were too many red flags. He made a very bad first impression. I've also talked to guys who made a good first impression both on their profile and in an IM/message conversation, but later found out that they were quite different than they first seemed. I'm not sure that I've ever talked to someone who made a bad first impression but later turned out to be great, though. Post Reply
View Profile History	First Impression... that went bad. Posted : 3 Oct, 2011 07:34 PM I didn't when I first tried online dating, but I have learned. It has to be a pretty bad impression, coupled with other things. But yes, I sure would. I have done, and I have never regretted doing so. Post Reply
Mercymay View Profile History	First Impression... that went bad. Posted : 3 Oct, 2011 09:42 PM I get first impression from their profiles. If a guy indicated an age preference to include those as old as their children can be, I see a red flag, cause any woman can possibly further improve herself if she wants to but can never grow any younger. Reading profiles I noticed older guys preferring younger women, nothing is wrong but I just don't like them right away (I am disqualified, lol), I mean can be on line friends but nothing more. I find those preferring near their ages as secure on who they are and sincere in their search for a long time partner. Well, that is my first impression. If I make decisions on first impression? Maybe, maybe not. Decisions are made on lots of things considered not just first impressions. I see no great risk in giving chances, know him more, your first bad impression might be wrong. He might be in a bad situation, bad moment that time. See him in better situations and good times. Post Reply
hubbarddebra99 View Profile History	First Impression... that went bad. Posted : 4 Oct, 2011 10:21 AM if I'm talking to someone onine, and they want to meet, have me send money, or want private e-mail phone no. right away, it's a bad sign. Post Reply