Impression Usually Quote by Glen Wilson
““We may not be aware of the exact significance of each gesture but the overall impression is usually quite accurate.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Design Talk, 2015
We often miss details of individual actions, yet the overall feeling they create is reliable.
In simple terms: Overall impression is accurate despite missing details.
Trust your gut feeling about overall impact.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- customer feedback
- first impressions
- performance reviews
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance detail with overall perception?
- When should you trust the overall impression?
Individual gestures may be misread, leading to errors.