Have you ever just been repulsed by someone within a few minutes of meeting them? (wife, aging)

[Siggy20]

I don't think I've been repulsed but have taken a rather sudden disliking to certain folks I've run across.

[Fletchman]

I try to get along with everybody I meet, even if I may not like them.

I was repulsed by my step-father the first time I met him, which was after he and my mother wed.

He is lousy with money, controlling and a real jerk most of the time. I try to tolerate him and be polite, but even I have a difficult time.

I gave up on my mother's decision making a long time ago.

[Gfab1]

It has happened to me very rarely, but I have had very strong gut-level reactions to a few people. It's always best to trust your gut- as others have mentioned. All of the times when I've brushed aside a strong feeling like that, I've come to regret it. So those times when someone gives off a strong vibe of "wrongness" I will get away from him/her ASAP.

[ChicagoMeO]

Originally Posted by Emigrations

I remember going to an interview about three years ago. I walked in and the manager stated what the salary was (a third lower than I was quoted on the phone) and that I needed a certain skillset that wasn't even mentioned in the application. He had a snide attitude to him that ticked me off. It wasn't just a bad interview - he was so bad I wanted to just punch him. I just got up and left and wasted four hours driving for it.

Have you ever been this disgusted by someone not long after meeting?

well at least your gut feeling told you it is not the job for you. oftentimes its a personality clash between two people that makes it not work out. maybe nothing wrong with him nor you, but it was a personality clash and not the right place for you. i understand how you went thru all that, spent all that time, got your hopes up, to be disappointed, i think you got stressed out, and this can actually make a person sick.

but the good news is that is a powerful message your body reacted to to let you know its not for you and you may have avoided something worse than just a few hours meeting. so count your blessings for that if you can.

Next keep on keeping on using that to know what you want and dont want. its valuable in that way.

[JrzDefector]

Interestingly, I've never had a really visceral reaction to someone that I've met for the first time with no prior knowledge. I usually sit back and wait for them to reveal themselves. I don't think first impressions are entirely reliable, but I do tend to respect my gut instincts at the same time.

[randomparent]

Yes. A group of snotty fifteen-year-olds I have the misfortune of dealing with on a regular basis.

[NDak15]

I can count on one hand the number of people who I have taken an instant dislike to. Once I had two in the same meeting. It was Christmas and my cousin had invited two girls he knew in college to have dinner with the family. They were the most stuck up pretentious people I had ever met. I was not the only one who took an instant dislike to them either. My dad also couldn't stand them.

[jerseygal4u]

I think maybe the op is talking about people who you just look at without saying a word and instantly dislike them?

[Rangerdude_Charlie]

I have but I have learned to try and have a good poker face about the situation so if I have disdain for the individual it is not obvious. I too try and give people the benefit of the doubt as well.

[Oildog]

Over the years I have learned to trust my instincts, rarely have they proven me wrong.