What is so important about the way people look?

Question

Why do people care so much about images?

I mean, haven't we all heard from when were younger... "It's what's on the inside that counts."?

I don't understand why people never follow up on that anymore...

Why do YOU think that people care so much about how they and everyone else looks?

Answer 1

   You are so right!! We should all be more concerned as to what kind of people we are on the inside. I think ev. one just wants to fit in society. Being clean and neat, is a good thing. Some people like name brand clothes cuz they're well made, and not because they're expensive, a good hair style makes us feel better. Think we're afraid that we will be judged as dirty, poor, slopy undeserving. Usually it's the first impression but once you get to know anyone what's on the inside does really count. It's the same with someones car, if it's new and clean some people think they are better than someone who has an older car. Maybe if we all had the same clothes and same looking car we could then see the person.  

Answer 2

I think that the way people think now is different from when we were younger. Everyone wants to impress everyone. Personally, I think that if no one cared what they looked like then everyone would look dirty.

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No one wants to go near people with body oder, greesy hair and acne

Answer 3

I think personal appearance is really important. You see someone before you talk to them. When it comes to guys, you have to be physically attracted to someone in order for it to work.... I would hate it if I was ugly (I'm nothing outstanding, but I'm not ugly).  

Answer 4

ye its so true i always try to never judge people by the way they look but the way I look is extremely important to me...have you ever noticed how much nicer people are to good looking people or how hotter people get so much further with things....its sad but conciously or subconsiously people just generally treat better looking people better.

Answer 5

probably because thats the first impression someone gets of you, what you look like.

Answer 6

I think because how people dress and carry themselves is a good representation of a persons character. Not all the time btw (ex: some of the nicest ppl are goth's lol)

But yeah if you see someone who has greasy hair, is dirty, ect would you want to get to know them as much as a person who does keep themselves up and dresses/is fairly attractive.

Idk thats what i think...

Answer 7

Because, it's the first thing you see.

Answer 8

Well in a way, how you look can tell alot about yourselves.... Its sad really but everyone judges you on how you look...

Answer 9

judgmental people.

i care what i look like because i want to look presentable.

i dont care what people think though.

Answer 10

because, looks are the FIRST thing you see.

as much as it sucks sometimes, it is the first impression you give off.

people associate looks with personality.

therefore if you look like a slob, youre a slob

if you look put-together, you are reliable and proffessional.

etc!!

looks also help with a physical relationship which is a huge part of most relationships

plus i think that looking good is a nice feeling to have, makes us feel confident and ready to conquer more things.

Answer 11

i think the people that know they look good are the ones that care. i dont wanna sound cocky or anything but if i was ugly, i wouldn't care. so whatever. lol.

Answer 12

Human biology, survival of the fittest, etc etc.

Answer 13

Because I watch movies all the time, like seriously once every two weeks in theaters.

Last movie I saw was Tell No one, a good french thriller. Now this weekend its going to The Wackness or Transsiberian. And then next week its The Traitor with Don Cheadle and Guy Pearce. Hopefully I shall find a girl by the time the Spanish Horror "Rec" comes out to see it with.

Back to your question. Look at what media does,Viggo Mortensen, Clive Owen, Tom Brady. Men strive to look like their model angular face looks. Women strive to look like Angelina Jolie, Kate Beckinsale, Halle Berry and  

Answer 14

can YOUU honestly say you dont care about looks? Yours and on others?

Answer 15

people have eyes. people are physically and sexually attracted to the way people look.

what's inside counts, but its not the only thing

Answer 16

because people judge you on your appearance, not your personality