Experiences

So imagine this...

You walk into a crowded room and instantly eyes are drawn to you. A quick glance and curiosity is clear in that brief nanosecond of visual contact before it is over and everyone minding their own business. However, in that one brief moment an assessment has already been made. 

It is a known fact that first impressions are important and usually have an annoying habit of sticking for the rest of your life. In that small window of opportunity, you are instantly categorised into a social stereotype. Without knowing it you are subject to the critical eye of others before you are even given a chance to introduce yourself. But we have to ask, is our representation of ourselves only skin deep? The ways in which we choose to represent ourselves through brand names, fashion trends and media stereotypes have had a strong influence to the contribution of our identity. Those that do not fit into the “social norm” are instantly viewed upon as different, and therefore strange. The importance in keeping up with social trends has made it so that sometimes we end up losing ourselves. Breaking away from societal trends could cost you the chance at starting new friendships and relationships. 

People crave acceptance from society. However, happiness lies in the acceptance of being truly who you are and not a false misrepresentation that is projected due to societal pressures.

So first impressions are rubbish.

The First Look

So I challenge you to not judge a book by its cover.  

The fact is that the words inside tell a deeper, more meaningful story.