How Important It Is To Impress.
Many of us deny the undeniable
It is true. We spend way too much time trying to impress. Think about the amount of time spent on choosing nice clothes, snatching the bills when we don’t mean it. We do this all the time.
Of course, there are times where we have to do that. The following examples are those I can think of where the ability to impress impacts us materially.
# 1 — Giving A Presentation.
Try being boring. Okay, I take it back. We don’t need to attempt being boring. Most of us are. I believe that even the most gregarious character freeze like a frozen turkey when they are dispatched to the stage. While uncomfortable with the attention, it is detrimental if the assessor grading your presentation starts snoring.
Not giving to impress? I guarantee that your grades are not likely to be impressive too.
# 2 — Meeting People.
The economics of the first impression has been in full force for centuries. Self-confidence is a big business.
How do you feel when your pants are unzipped? Are you suddenly more self-aware when your breath stinks? Would you suddenly be more uncomfortable when puddles of sweat start appearing on your top?
Yes, for sure. There are many reasons why we feel so, and I believe it is ingrained into our psychology.
My point is — Self-doubt destroys our confidence. When that happens, we will not be able to be ourselves that day. This is especially so when we are wired to feel good when we feel impressive internally.
# 3 — Etiquette, Etiquette, Etiquette.
We don’t want to be made a fool. It eats into us. Remember those days when our cheeks burn as we eat?
If we watch ourselves in the mirror as we eat — It is probably not a good scene. Especially so when we are famished. Gorging, sounds of biting, and speed-eating looks … (indescribable).
And we don’t want others to think we are uncultured, don’t we? So we learn about our dining etiquette. To look good. Deep down to avoid being a clown. Ultimately, to also impress. And having the moral high-ground to point fingers at the other person telling them to eat properly.
Right?
Or maybe not. We just don’t want to embarrass ourselves.
Is It True We Work To Impress?
We live in a dynamic social setting. The ability to look good, feel good is important to our ability to function in a group.
Short of saying anything grandiose — I believe we work to impress in many ways. In natural ways. We definitely work hard to make ourselves look good and feel good. Do you see that packet of breath-freshening sweet at your work desk?
Sometimes in mannerisms. Other times more deliberate in the way we want others to see us.
Don’t you think so?
Let’s be honest with ourselves,
Aldric
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