The looking glass self can also have some positive sides to it. If you think about it, people are still judging you and looking at you, but for example, if you lose weight, you will think to yourself, people are seeing me as a skinnier person and it feels good to think about that. Or maybe if you get a new haircut and you really like it, you will feel better about yourself when people comment on your haircut and tell you that they like it.
-Stephanie
I agree with Steph. It is definitely an attitude boost when someone compliments you. It's great to hear someone comment on how different you look or how older you seem or how mature you act. Working in a restaurant, I'm told constantly that I act older than my real age. I guess it has something to do with my people skills, but it's a great compliment! The Looking Glass Theory doesn't always have to be negative. Positivities and great results can only help a person to show their true self to people around them.
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