Gut Feelings, First Impressions & Is It Okay Not to Like Someone?

Can you trust your gut feeling when you meet someone new? Is it ever okay not to like someone before really knowing them?
In this holiday rerun of The Rosie & Roula Show, Rosie and Roula dive into intuition, first impressions, cultural differences, and gut feelings. From childhood memories to adult experiences, they explore when it’s valid to trust your instincts—and when bias might get in the way.

This episode is perfect for anyone who’s ever asked themselves: “Do I really have to like everyone I meet?”

🎙️ What We Talk About in This Episode:

• Is it okay not to like someone before knowing them?
• Split-second judgments and first impressions from childhood to adulthood
• Real-life examples of gut feelings in professional and personal settings
• How cultural differences and sarcasm can influence initial impressions
• Confirmation bias: seeing only what confirms our initial thoughts
• How to balance intuition with openness
• Why it’s okay to trust your gut—without feeling guilty

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Your intuition is a valuable tool to guide you
• First impressions aren’t always wrong, but be mindful of bias
• Cultural differences can shape how we perceive people
• You don’t need to justify every dislike
• Following your gut can help maintain personal boundaries and safety

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💬 Join the Conversation:

Have you ever disliked someone at first sight only to change your mind later—or were you proven right?
Do you trust your gut, or do you try to keep an open mind no matter what?
Share your experiences and help us explore this fascinating topic.

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