Why are people so self conscious?

Question

I'm a relaxed person and I'm not often effected by my conscious of other people, I simply don't understand why other people are affected by what other people think.

Whenever I go shopping I see people acting or looking nervous, if someone looks at me they are JUST looking at me, what' there to be frightnened????

What causes people to be frightened of other people, I'm not a confident person but I do have control of myself.

Answer 1

The media and education.  

They both do little on teaching people their true power of self.

Answer 2

media definitely. and high school.

people are very judgemental these days, if you want to be a person who portrays yourself as not caring then thats up to you, but you will also face the consequences. if you dress to look nice and treat yourself good, then others will treat you good. its the truth.

Answer 3

media is just too much to live up to, some people don't realize what you see in tv and magazines is all made up. all the make up and photoshopping that goes in to it, people don't look like that.

Answer 4

yeah i completely agree with you, does it really matter if someones looking at you. i mean the person whos looking is probably only looking cause they;re trying to see how you deal with it if you get me? & they are probably rather self-consious themselves. i guess some people just care to much about what people think & have low self-esteem :/

its not a good thing & i think people should try & be happier with themselves but ii guess things will never change

Answer 5

People are c**p. Don't take any notice of them, rely on yourself and you'll be happy.

If you doubt this, think: where does all the misery in the world come from today? Answer: other people. Give them a miss.