I follow my dads rules on this. 1.First impressions are everything.(Example) If you look like a derelict I'm going to assume you are till proven wrong.2. Though first impressions are about 70% your behavior towards things and people are the other 30% if I find it to my liking we may get along.3. If you lie to me even once wen we first meet my impression of you drops significantly, as now i cant be sure if I'm seeing the real you or a facade so I'm less likely to trust you.That's how i react to people.
I have a 4 pets now 1 big old work dog,1small little yappy dog(it never stops barking arghhh!).2 Cats unknown breed found as strays some 10 years back.The cats rule the house by the way.