Oscar Wilde knew it was only shallow people who do NOT judge by appearance. It takes a mere two seconds to make or get a first impression. In that time, landlords judge prospective tenants, employers rate job applicants, lawyers decide the innocence or guilt of recently arraigned clients, blind dates decide whether they can make it through an entire dinner, and newly engaged couples conclude whether their future in-laws will ruin their entire life. And vice versa. A first impression IS a lasting one.
Tone of voice can be a turn on or a turn off.
Impressions also come through the nose, and too much deodorant or not enough both leave their mark. First Impressions this hour on The Connection. A series in 9 parts. The shows were aired originally from June 14th to August 8th. NY Times Science and Health .