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“Usually, people tend to see someone on the surface and think that that's who that person is.” quote by Mamoru Hosoda
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“Usually, people tend to see someone on the surface and think that that's who that person is.”

Mamoru Hosoda

About This Quote

Source Film: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, 2006

People often judge others by outward appearances, missing deeper qualities.

In simple terms: Surface judgments are shallow.

Key Takeaway

Look beyond first impressions.

Themes

perception appearance depth empathy

Mood

thoughtful insightful

Type

social psychological

When to use this quote

  • job interviews
  • first dates
  • networking events

Key Concepts

first impressions social bias character assessment

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you been right about a first impression?
  • What cues help you see deeper?
A Different Perspective

First impressions can sometimes be accurate.

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