As I look at the "first impressions" thread... I wondered...
Whats the worst impression you have made on someone? (An impression of the first value)
My worst first impression would have to be when I introduced myself to one of the Senators in Washington (I'm not telling who... Lets just say If you're American, you know him.)
Apparently, at the time, There was a group of ex-Gay and ex-Lesbian protesters trying to speak to him. When I came up from and spoke with him, he somehow believed I was the ringleader of the protesters. He shook my hand and said
"Its nice to meet someone like you. I won't forget about your minority".
I was struck by this, and replied
"no, no, Im not gay..."
and he replied
"Exactly, and thats what makes you unique".
Once again, trying to explain to this man,
"Mr. Senetor, Im not with these people."
He immediatly stopped shaking my hand, and I never spoke to him again.
Well, whats your worst first impression?