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What First Impressions Really Say

Cynthia Herron Writing 2 Comments

To coin a cliché, first impressions are everything (although we sometimes wish they weren’t). A few examples that jump to mind: The job applicant dressed to the nines—but showed up late. A delectable meal ordered out—and was delivered to the table cold. The beautiful, new home recently listed—too bad the interior work was substandard. All of us can think of those times …

What Comes to Mind When Others Hear Your Name?

Cynthia Herron Snippets of Life 4 Comments

First impressions are everything. So are second ones, third ones, and ones that others will remember 10 years from now. What comes to mind when others hear your name? What feelings will your name generate? Will you leave folks with a mac and cheese kind of warmth or will folks feel the need to wipe off the persimmon residue? Recently, …

Perceptions

Cynthia Herron Christian Fiction, Writing 8 Comments

First impressions are everything (although we sometimes wish they weren’t.) Examples that jump to mind are endless: the job applicant that was dressed to the nines–but showed up late. A delectable meal ordered out–and was delivered to the table cold. The beautiful, new home recently listed–too bad the interior work was substandard. We can all probably think of those times when we …