People make all sorts of assumptions about you that may be true or false.
They have to, their mind is thinking how to fill in the blank about who you are.
The way you present yourself to others determines how they receive you, or, shapes how they receive you.
Because you cannot force anyone to think or think of you in a certain type of way.
The only thing you can do is put your best foot forward, and let them to interpret you however way that may be(hopefully for the best).
Because the subconscious is very delicate and prone to the negatives always show people the best side of you especially in the beginnings.
Sometimes, your flaws or bad stuff will pop up and that’s okay, but, just avoid doing so when trying to make the best impression.
This is applicable for dating, networking, a job interview, or anytime you are talking to a stranger.
People will interpret you subconsciously with what you project to them, and they will make all types of assumptions.
There is a popular saying in business “Sell your strengths.”
What are some good things about you?
Maybe you are funny, charming, intelligent, determined, brave, confident, etc. sell that!
Never lead into socializing with your flaws on the fore front if you can avoid it.
Mistakes are allowed, and there is no sense of pressure to be always be perfect, but minimize the mistakes if you can.
And when you do make a mistake do so in a charming and smooth way, that implies woops no big deal.
Avoid letting the minds and brains of other people think of you in the negatives.
Most people are stuck in negative states and when you give them space to think of you in the negatives in any way they will do so.
You don’t have to be perfect, relax, “be yourself”.
Just remember to show people what you excel at because that’s what people will remember you the most for.
If you are annoying, creepy, judgmental, hard to speak to, this is what people will remember you as.
Then, when they remember you they will think of all the negative emotions they feel when interacting with you.
Instead, do the OPPOSITE!
Create positive experiences in people so that they remember you in the positives.
Our minds create associations, memories and emotions all become wired together.
People will also assume the negatives about you if you allow them to.
Like previously stated you cannot control how people react to you, yet, you can do your best to make the best impression by showing yourself in a positive light.