Why are people so ubsessed with what other people think?
408205
Because in order for people to feel like they are important, they fell like they need the validation of other peoples opinions. Many people don't want to be judged for being different or weird, and they are scared of being pointed out for these things. Everyone wants to be liked and accepted, no matter what they say. People who go out of their way to be different still care about what other people think, they are just looking for negative attention. =.>
365833
it could be that its not other people, the problem could be you... if you have a positive attitude, then you will get a positive responds from other people..always be able to back up what you say... the old saying is you must like yourself before others can like you...
196617
It's just human nature.  People always judge others, whether they admit it or not, even if they don't know enough.  It's probably a survival trait left over from thousands of years ago, when people had to make quick decisions in order to live.\nI wouldn't worry about it.  Ignore other people's judgments about you and live your life to the fullest.\nHave a good time!
993612
Why is it that you have to question others beliefs?
280442
If all of us didnot believe in our opinions, why have them?
889568
When I was young I used to think that other people's opinions didn't matter, but now I realize other people's opinions do indeed matter.  Can you imagine how horrible the world would be if nobody cared what others thought about them?  People would be rude and hurt other's feelings.  People would not be considerate of their loved ones opinions.  People would be closed minded, stubborn, selfish, self centered, arrogant humans.  People wouldnt bath or shower regularly, People would wear dirty clothes, and take  false teeth out at restaurants and let their brats  throw food at people.   Of course many people are like that already.  Having said that...  I only really care about what my family thinks and I really don't care what the rest of the world thinks.  So in a way I'm a hypocrite.  But I really don't.  Just me and my family and that's it!    People who are nice to me get respect and people who are not get ignored!  YOU WILL NEVER, NEVER, NEVER   PLEASE EVERYBODY NO MATTER HOW MUCH YOU TRY!!!   You will ALWAYS  offend somebody, so don't waste your time worrying about it.
1051722
Any person who thinks that an entire group of people can be judged by the action of the few they know or heard about, is technically INSANE. \n\nSo, that explains why they feel just fine about it...... after all, they are wondering how others can sleep at night by allowing the "races" to intermix in marriage and the like. But did they forget that we are all ONE race - the HUMAN RACE, descendants of Adam & Eve. \n\nInsecure people often find the need to pump themselves up by putting others down. And putting down a whole class of people due to some, is just plain ignorant and so illogical that it's crazy.
117401
First ...who's "everyone"?\n\nSecond ...If the most people that you know think like that ...you must to do an autocheck of yourself, probably they got some reason and you'll need to start to understand that in this life ...there are more people than you babe!\n\nGood luck!
379268
People are judgemental all the time. Believe it or not, this is how life is. There are people out there that don't care in the world who you are, and yet be your friend. Then, there are the people that if you were something, or say something out-of-the blue, it is like the end of the world because of it.\n\nIt is ridiculous, I know. I have friends that do that, and I always tell them that they should get to know them instead of beign judgemental. \n\nIt could also depend on the person themselves. They could be really full of themselves and think they are too good for certain people, and look for "cooler" ones that are actually at their "level". Those people that judge may have a low self esteem, and if they judge, that will somehow raise their esteem. \n\nStupid, I know...but true.
110597
Some people are jus' plain hipocrits.  People jus' won't get over themselves, think we all have to look alike, act like, live alike.  People jus' need to grow up.
467644
Nope, it's not just you.\n\nFrom what I've seen, the ppl replying that way are the ones who are "holier than thou" and like to quote scriptures as a way to back up their self-righteous behavior.\n\nOpinions are great, until someone tries to trample all over someone else's!\n\nI imagine I'm like many, in that if someone tries to shove their opinion down my throat it usually makes me stand that much more firm in my own belief.  My opinion is my truth and not that of anyone else's.
527970
Because no one in willing to take the time to understand others views.  We are so absorbed in ourselves we can't think of others, we are so certain that our beliefs are correct and are unwilling to take the time to listen to anyone else, only scream over them.  In the end we could all be wrong and never know the difference because we were unwilling to hear the truth.  On the other hand we could be correct, and never successfully witness to anyone else because we are viewed as hateful and ridiculous.
178084
There are plenty of open minded people.  You don't see them so much because the closed-minded people tend to be more vocal than the open-minded people.  When you are the type to look at all sides of every issue, you feel less of a need to push your ideas down everyone else's throat.  \n\nFor some people, the world feels more "safe" if everything is in black and white.  We hate what we don't understand, so they come across as hateful because they don't feel a need to understand anyone's point of view other than their own.
338803
Because of the answers the first two gave.  No one is trying to understand what the other feels, and everyone thinks that one person alone cannot make a difference.\n\nPeople should put themselves in the shoes of others, and individual people should share their ideas with others, so something could be done.
1000905
Heh, love how you end you "why can't people get it" question by stating you just don't get it.\n\nJust because you believe something should be a certain way doesn't mean others will feel the same way.  If they believe opposite enough it doesn't matter how articulate you are because they just won't care.  Not everyone will agree and not everyone will respond intelligently, this is just a simple fact of life.
1090131
its in our nature to try and be something were not and to try and show that were the best. in some people its more and in some people its less! if they think that they are better they want others to know or if they dont have friends they want some or in my case if these other people are into the same stuff and they are so cool i eant them to nkow that im cool too! hope this helps!
467479
Because people are such SHEEP.  They believe any stereotype, and tend to follow along with what everyone else is doing or thinking.  They are ignorant.