“Facts matter not at all. Perception is everything.”
— Stephen Colbert
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Sometimes, what people believe is more important than what is actually true. For example, if you need a job and you show up to an interview dressed well and confident, the interviewer might think you are very capable, even if you have less experience than other candidates. This means that how you present yourself or how things appear can have a big impact on what happens, sometimes even more than the real facts. People often make decisions based on their impressions and feelings rather than hard evidence. So, it's important to manage how others see you or your ideas. In daily life, being aware of this can help you influence situations more positively.
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