The goal is to explore and challenge the initial perceptions we form about others. This activity helps participants understand the accuracy and sometimes the biases of their first impressions, fostering a deeper sense of empathy and awareness in social interactions.

"First Impression" is an interactive activity where participants pair up and, based on a short initial interaction, fill out a questionnaire about their partner. The questionnaire covers various categories such as profession, lifestyle, favorite food, etc. After filling out their impressions, each participant introduces their partner to the group based on these assumptions. The described partner then reveals how accurate the descriptions were, providing insight into how well we perceive strangers.

Distribute questionnaires and pens to each participant.

Pair up participants with people they are least familiar with.

Each participant fills out the questionnaire based on their first impressions of their partner.

Participants take turns introducing their partner to the group based on the information they wrote down.

After each introduction, the described participant comments on the accuracy of the information provided, correcting any misconceptions and adding additional details if necessary.

• Encourage honesty and openness but remind participants to remain respectful and considerate in their assumptions and descriptions.

• Keep introductions brief to maintain engagement and flow of the activity

• Use this as an opportunity to discuss the nature of assumptions and first impressions in a broader context after the activity.