Do You Care What Anyone Thinks About You?

[Michiko_Dreads]

I dont care what anybody thinks because people dont live my life. I hear what people say but it goes in one ear and out the other. People arent good enough for me to care about what they think. The majority of mankind cant even accept something that is different. Other peoples opinions shouldnt matter especially if they dont know you or live your life. So why should anyone else care what anyone else thinks because people suck.

[Hellion]

I basically don't give a s#@$ what anyone thinks about me,unless it become a threat to me or my family and friends,since too many people like to dwell on other's bad side and purposely ignore the good side that person has.

[Homicidalheathen]

Opinions are like assholes...every body has one...

And it usually stinks...

(It all depends on who is judging me and for what...if I am right then it may bother me...but not for long)

[Daevion]

I care about what people think, but I try to keep it in check and balance.

Well.. You promised to kick Reaper and I's ass that one night.. but since I'm way off down by the border you can just give him double the wrath so this way nobody's inconvenienced.

LOL.....must have been after the BBQ when I was really hammered.....I seriously don't remember that at all

sorry dude....didn't mean any ill intent

[Head Wreck]

only the people that matter, but generally i try to keep everyone happy

[torn asunder]

i think deep down, we all want everyone to like us... *in my opinion*, those of us who say, "nope! fuck [that-group-of-people]!!" are lashing out against a past hurt from a rejection of some kind, and have decided to "hurt them" before they get hurt themselves. again, i feel it stems from unresolved conflict/issues that people have chosen (consciously or unconsciously) to bury. (or even stoke) if people could look to the heart of their anger/hatred/loathing/etc, for others, and if they could find a way to resolve those feelings and make peace with them, then these lifelong anger/hatred issues, or even the "i-don't-care-about-you" attitudes would fall by the wayside.

i do care about what everyone thinks of me - i want everyone to like me! of course, if they don't, then i feel it's not my issue, and i don't dwell on it, nor do i harbor any resentment. if they eventually changfe their mind, i will welcome them as a friend (on a certain level) and if not, then quite simply, we won't be trodding along life's path together. i mentally wish them well and move on.

it really is that simple!

[phee]

Yes.... I care a great deal what people think of me.

And I need to keep that in check

[Destroit]

As much as I try to fight it, I inherently just DO care what people think. However, after years of practicing, whenever I start to feel embarassed about doing something then my persuasive thinking powers kick in. I find a way to convince myself that it doesn't matter what people or I'll think to myself that really everyone in a roundabout kinda way is the same and so it shouldn't matter. So I force myself to not care, several times a day. I have to do that with all of my anxiety or I'd be a wreck 24/7 because for some reason within the past 2-3 years lately I've started to get panics over the DUMBEST shit when I never used to worry about anything back in the day. Strange stuff, indeed. So caring what people think, as much as I push that notion away, does have an impact on me, even if I force it to only be a slight one.

[Raev]

While I won't change who I am for anyone, I do care.

Because of my line of work, I have to be concerned with peoples opinions of me while I am on the job. About 10k a year on average of my pay is commission (I'm paid hourly + commission). $10,000 a year is enough to make me care what people think about me lol.

[Enishi]

I care quite a bit what people think, admittingly. I'm trying to get over it.

[AstralCrux]

I care from time to time. Not often anymore, though it's usually that I care about what someone I love thinks about me. Being that I've cut most of my family out of my life and generally have a "they do what they do" attitude towards the ones I still talk to- family opinions don't matter. Just a few friends.

I don't go looking for opinions, and now I give mine out even less frequently. Much easier that way. Besides, I learned that I was wrong on a few major thoughts, so my new opinion is to let life live itself.

[Rev.Reverence]

Do what thou Wilt.

I will...I do...THAT SIMPLE.

{note: will does not equal want}

However there is something to say about proper etiquette. If one does not accept the confines of etiquette they will be ostracized by their peers in addition to the "Village Elders" (so to speak).

Also, there is something else to be said of CLARITY in ones words & deeds.

You can't please everybody...

..You've got to please yourself.

Rick Nelson

[taysteewonderbunny]

Um. I don't know what people think of me. Not able to directly experience their thoughts. I only know what I think they think of me. And how I react to how I think they think of me, and what I think of me, and how parallel what I think they think of me is to how I think of me ends up being more paramount than whatever it actually is that they think of me. Or something to that effect. Except if they really want to kill/maim me. Then, what they actually think of me really does matter more and I better be thinking nicely enough of me to want to defend myself, yes?

[Rev.Reverence]

Um. I don't know what people think of me. Not able to directly experience their thoughts. I only know what I think they think of me. And how I react to how I think they think of me, and what I think of me, and how parallel what I think they think of me is to how I think of me ends up being more paramount than whatever it actually is that they think of me. Or something to that effect. Except if they really want to kill/maim me. Then, what they actually think of me really does matter more and I better be thinking nicely enough of me to want to defend myself, yes?

Say that 5 times fast.

& yes, I concur; verily.

[Homicidalheathen]

Just want to add...I care about what me kiddies think of me. Enough to say it helps shape my life for the better even though they are of legal age.

The other day they said 'thank you mom for not being too easy on me, we love our life now, our new home and jobs and college...'

It made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

And I am glad they care what I think too and want to make me proud and listen when I tell they are fucking up. And fix it.

[creatureofthenyte]

I don't obsess over what people think of me....

But i do care.

Only to a certain extent.....

Like if they treat me accordingly to what they think of me,

and its WRONG...i will not hesitate to put them in their place.

And that is about it.

I like who i am,

And like a friend once told me

"you can be righteous, truthful, intelligent and trustworthy,

but there will always be someone who wont like you"

And most of those people, aren't worth my time.

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[industrial_girl_2000]

Can't really say I do.

I mean, it's always good when someone thinks good of you, but you can't control what other people think -- there's really no point in even trying.

DITTO!!!

[Oh_My_Goth]

I could honestly care less what people think of Me.....

I am who I am and that is not going to change.....

I have lost friends through the years by staying the same, as they all changed.....

I have always liked Me and never wanted to be somebody else.....Ever.....

If you live your life worrying what others think of you, you will never truly know yourself and what makes you happy.....

I also believe if you are concerned about what others may think of your actions, you should take a second look at what you are about to do.....Because since you don't know what they are really thinking, you must be worried about whether or not you are making the correct decision for you.....

I hope that makes sense.....

[EAF (1)]

To be honest...I wish I could say I dont give a fuck what others think...

...but I do.

Just in different ways.

I care about what my parents think of me as a person...I want them to think of me as a successful, "good", wholesome person with good morals and ideals. But there are a few things when it comes to friends and how I should live that I wish I could tell them to shove off about. Things that I am working on to gain control over without losing the love and respect of my family.

I care about if my friends find me fun, loving, and easy to talk to...I try to laugh more and be more outgoing around people I wish to be friends with.

Online I care about what people think of me trying to be different than I am in person. Some people it bothers, others could care less, but overall I try to bring out who I am in the core of myself to show to the rest of the world.

In class I try to be the smart kid and play up the fact that I believe I have more common sense and leadership ability than most of my peers.

and when speaking to someone I care for or have a crush on I can be rather overpowering with any aspect of my personality I think they would normally like and in playing it up end up turning into a child-like idiot XD So I care very much about trying to get them to see me as a loving, caring, good person who could treat them the right way.

So dependent on the person or people I care about what part of my personality I show more...but I am me no matter what, which I think is the most important thing.

[SkYFiRe]

a select few ppl...ya.. but most others...no not really

[n0Mad]

Yes. Wait, no. Wait ... What do you think?

[thewhiterecluse]

I care about my appearance but if somebody is going to jump to conclusion about me based on my appearance than they can piss off, my real friends know me . In addition anybody who has over heard rumors based on fact or fiction and jumps to conclusions without taking both sides into consideration is ignorant and not worth my time . I'm fine the way I am and I am happy the way I am, love me or hate me, know me or don't, simple as that .

[sass_in_the_pants]

Based on the nasty emails I get from people on DGN, I would hope not.

[Msterbeau]

Based on the nasty emails I get from people on DGN, I would hope not.

Silly woman. That's what you get for having an opinion.

[sass_in_the_pants]

Silly woman. That's what you get for having an opinion.

When will I learn?!?

*goes back to the kitchen barefoot and pregnant*

Edited to add: And mstrbeau, I would like you to notice the TIME of my original post. Though it was not in your special 'Up too early' thread, I still think I deserve a little sumpthin...