[ramblerman]

While this is true to an extent, remember (as with most victim complexes) that it very quickly becomes a self fulfilling prophecy.

[brandall10]

Right. The issue is more of first impressions... generally speaking, on a day to day basis, yeah, you feel it. This is going to be much more of an issue for someone for instance in sales.

Around people you spend time around it's pretty easy to lance that perception if you carry yourself w/ confidence, make good eye contact, say smart things, etc.