HOW DO PEOPLE PERCEIVE YOU?

I had a talk with 2 of my friends the other day. We talked about how we saw each other as first impression, and how we see each other now.

XUE LI
First impression:
Speak chinese
Big eyes
Long lashes
Ah-Lian looking (haha)

What we think of her now:
Not chinese at all
Friendly
Straight forward
Empathetic
Nice to talk to
Ah Lian.

JIA XIN
First impression:
Friendly-looking
Approachable
Hyper
Always smiling
Looks a bit blur
Innocent
Typical SCGS girl look (Tai-Tai wannabe)

What we think of her now:
Friendly
Approachable
Quiet at times
Shy
Outgoing
Blur
Natural
Smiles a lot
Empathetic
Thinks deeply

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My list was super duper long.

My friends said that on first impression they thought I had the typical SCGS girl 'look', rich, spoilt and Tai-Tai wannabe, speaks with an accent. But now they realise that I am more natural.

They also thought I was naive and innocent looking.

However, I realise that my personality always contrasts. Some people see me as outgoing, whereas some see me as quiet and shy.

I am really outgoing among those that I don't know well yet, like typical 'hi-bye' friends or those in school, church and CCA, cos I don't see a need to open up myself emotionally to them yet.

I joke with them, go out with them and my sole purpose is to enjoy time with them.

Whereas, among my closest friends sometimes, I am more quiet and think more about personal matters with them. I talk about deeper stuff with them and truly open myself to them a lot.

In my life, I think I am one who has many 'hi-bye, let's have fun!" friends and only a few close friends.

I like having that balance.

Heh.

What about you?
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