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Do You Give A Damn About What People Think Of You

poopnoodle said:
Well, I think everyone does to an extent...even those who insist that they don't care. (If they really didn't care, I don't think they'd be posting that they don't.) Caring what others think is just a human trait, and it greatly influences our actions. That's generally a positive thing, but a lot of people are TOO concerned about what others think and let it control their lifestyle. I certainly do care, but I have high self-esteem and don't let other people's opinions get in the way of my goals and desires.
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This.

I believe everybody does care about other opinions, at least to a certain extent. I know I'd actually be lying if I said I didn't care about what other people thought of me. It seemed to be the one thing that used to consume me so much because I tried so hard to fit into a society and to blend into a crowd. That's just what I wanted, to be able to blend in and not stand out, at the fear of being some outcast. But...that was a long time ago, and while I still feel inklings of this pop up from time to time, I generally like to feel carefree without thinking too much about what other people thought of me. While it may be good to not care so much, there are times where it's bad to care so little, so having a good balance in my case would be ideal.
 
i only care when it matters. but if it was a bunch of strangers, i could care less.
 
Not really. I think we all unconsciously care to some extent though. But that's just a thought:D

I'm more concerned with my self-perceptions, a these govern my life.
 
No, not really. I care about what those close to me think, but I could care less about some bloke on the street.
 
I used too, but I don't really care anymore. I mean, it doesn't really matter, if they like me they like me if they don't they don't. But ever since I came to a new high school for a ag program with a few of my friends, it's so much easier not to care because you don't know anybody, and they don't know you! Soooooooo much better than my old school, I love it, nobody knows you and you don't know them, I really enjoy school now, it was like a fresh start when I went to a new school! So yep, I really don't care what other people say, just have a good time and get good grades and everythings okay! ^.^
 
I really try not to, but I have some social anxiety issues.
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I will admit, if someone came up to me and said some horrible stuff to me, and that they hated me, it would hurt me. ;_; So I guess I do give a damn? :\ But I understand that not everyone lies me, so at the same time, I don't give a damn. :\ But if someone came up to me, and tolde me why they didn't like me, with a good enough reason, then I'd try and understand and not do what he\she thinks I'm douing wrong.

Anyway, I do give a damn, but at the same time I don't. xD
 
Only by throwing off the shackles of conformity can you truly be free to be yourself, am I right? No, no I'm not.

We live in a society. In this society, we're forced to find a balance between being ourselves and conforming to the norm. If we're completely unique, then society wouldn't know what to do with us and therefore we would be ostracized. If we conform to every facet of society, we would be labeled robots or poseurs and wouldn't have the individuality needed to contribute to said society; therefore ostracized as well.

So yeah, I like to be unique, and I like to bring my own individual spin to the table every now and again. However, I know how to fit into society when I'm needed to. I know I've got to look like a corporate robot in order to apply for a job, and I know I have to say all kinds of straight-forward, yet complementary statements in order to land it. Just as everyone else does.

Based on that thought pattern, yes, I do give a damn about what others think of me. I want to be a good human and contribute to society in whatever way possible. :3
 
~Superjub~ said:
I will admit, if someone came up to me and said some horrible stuff to me, and that they hated me, it would hurt me. ;_; So I guess I do give a damn? :\ But I understand that not everyone lies me, so at the same time, I don't give a damn. :\ But if someone came up to me, and tolde me why they didn't like me, with a good enough reason, then I'd try and understand and not do what he\she thinks I'm douing wrong.

Anyway, I do give a damn, but at the same time I don't. xD
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Of course it would, it takes a long time to master emotions. Even now it would hurt if any one came up to you and shouted horrible things at you. Words are weapons after all.
 
Well, I have yet to conquer my emotions (I don't think most people here have, really), so I can't say that I don't without feeling like I've lied.
 
"What you think about me is none of my business."

I try to live by that. Everyone that sees me will have their own opinion of me, and on the flip side, I certainly will have my opinions of people. However, I won't walk up to them and state my opinion of them if it's a generally bad one, and I'd hope they would pay me that same respect.

But there are people that do make it their job to make their opinion of you your business. I do get pretty upset over those nasty comments, even if it's someone that doesn't know me that well. =/
 
I have low self-esteem, so I do care what others think about me. However, there are some occasions where I let my guard down. XD
 
Heh. People have the irrevocable right to think whatever of me...

Unfortunately, I also have the irrevocable right to not give a damn.
 
I used to due to constant bullying during Middle School, but then I eventually started not to give a damn.​
 
I care much less than most people, but everyone does to an extent. I guess we're just programmed that way. I mean, I still get embarrassed in some situations, which is pretty much proof in itself. As much as I'd love to deny that I care what other people think of me (and as much as I try not to), I still do a little.
 
It honestly depends on the person.
I'll care if it is someone that I have a crush on, but if it is just a random guy that doesn't like how I style my hair, I couldn't care less.
 
I do care what people think of me. In more than one aspect.

There's the physical aspect; I like to look good. I want people to look at me and think "Man, what a looker~". I strive to look my best all the time. Dress to impress, as they say.

And there's the emotional aspect; I want people to see me as a good person. As bad as that sounds, I enjoy being recognized for my good deeds. I mean, I can spend every last second of every day this week helping my friends with every little problem they have and I'd be fine without any recognition, but I do enjoy it. I enjoy hearing someone say "That's Arian, the go-to-guy when you need a true friend." Things like that are nice to hear, and I try to make that image for myself.

This post seems pretty vain reading back over it XD;
 
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It's within human nature to be liked and accepted, as most of us are fully aware of. I care about what people think of me to an extent and I am no exception to this general statement. I prefer to be around people who I know like me than people who do not. I find myself uncomfortable in social situations with people who may not like me, especially if I like that person. I try not to let one's opinions of me, whether good or bad, affect the way I live, though.

I don't go day to day trying to get people to like me unless I have a serious reason to do so. In the past, I've found myself talking to someone who initially found me to be a good person to get to know and become friends with. Then they change their opinions of me and go "you'll be so much better if you..." whatever. In these cases, I used to find myself trying to change who I am to get them to accept me. After all, I cared about them and in the past they cared about me. I wanted to please them and keep it the way I enjoyed it. Then I decided that I'd be lying to who I really am. I don't want to be someone who puts on a mask just to please others and in turn are upset with who they really are.

So yes, I do care about what people think of me, but not to the point where I let it run my life. Not anymore, at least. After all, there are people who care about me (and who I care about just the same) who don't judge me the way others do and that's good enough for me. So if someone wants me to change to get them to like me, they can piss off.
 
^ has it right, IMO. I try to keep up a decent impression, at least. I'm not going to go into Walmart wearing the clothes I spilled those ranch beans on the other day. I give a damn to the point that I feel others won't think I'm gross or lazy. Beyond that, if there's somebody I classify as being particularly respected, I'll be sure to be as nice as possible. It kinda sounds paranoid to me reading my post, but I hope I get the point across.

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