As people, we can only introduce ourselves. We compose the image that the others want to see and we hope they read it as we wrote. Everyone does this.
The quote from Charlie Huston's "Sleepless" suggests that individuals present themselves in a way that aligns with how they wish to be perceived by others. This capacity to curate an image is a fundamental aspect of human interaction, indicating that we often tailor our self-presentation to fit the expectations of those around us. By doing so, we engage in a shared social construct where each person plays a role in shaping perceptions.