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First impressions are quickly formed observations of a new acquaintance. The basis of these observations is to find out what are the intentions of the other person. Therefore, the question behind is to find out whether they are a friend or an enemy. This happens automatically and as studies have found within mere fraction of seconds. It has been found that longer observations of others lead to more precise conclusions and after five seconds people are able to judge each other’s extroversion above chance level. Furthermore, studies point out that first impressions are vulnerable to error as for example positive features like physical attractiveness and success are linked together. In addition, studies show that features signaling threat are seen faster than positive features. According to evolutionary psychology this behavior is valuable for staying alive. Studies also show that to some extent people can impact on their first impression and in photographs people have been successfully able to act extraversion and openness. The purpose of this overview is to consider first impressions and the questions of how they are formed and if they are truthful. In addition, this overview analyzes whether people are aware of the first impressions made of them and whether they can have an impact on them.