The Art of Revealing Flaws Timing Matters - From Job Interviews to First Dates, When to Share Flaws? When you go to a job interview Do you tell your potential employer all the negative things about yourself? No. This doesn't mean they think you don't have any flaws; It just means it's better to reveal the negative aspects about yourself later. This goes for dating and life too. Social norms suggest we show our best side on a first date. Being too open about your weaknesses can turn people off. It might sound obvious, but many people share too many of their problems right away. And such behavior causes people to dislike them because no one likes to stay around a crybaby. Want more life tips from psychology? Follow!