Why is the world focused on what people look like?
490713
I was just considering this. The world is very appearance based, and when one does not meet the social definition of beauty then it becomes a discriminatory tool that gets used against people.  I think that on a global level there are too many definitions of beauty to pigeonhole individuals, but here in the states, the definitions of socially accepted beauty are so limited that people think it is acceptable to mistreat people on the basis of their appearance.  I do not feel that this is right and I am working toward changing this!
1054645
First of all, amen to that.  I am a white guy, so you will probably just brush me of in saying that, but I seriously mean it.  People are people no matter the color of their skin or any other physical attribute.  Guess what, all of your insides are the same color no matter what color the outside is.  The differences that really arise are differences in physical attributes (which mean very little if any at all) and the differences in cultural influence.  The culture of each group is what really makes each seem more different in the minds of the other groups.  For many people, it is hard to get that in their thick skulled heads, but for me it is very obvious.  See people for who they are, not for who they appear to be on the outside.
608006
A lot of times yes. Or insecurity. They are not sure of themselves, so they have to create a big scene or just act an azz so that they feel better about themselves, or so that they will appear a certain way in other people's eyes.  And its a shame cuz usually people can see right through them.
24410
Because right or wrong, better looking people tend to get treated better in society.
1076335
MAYBE BECAUSE OF THE PICTURES OF DIFFERENT PEOPLE
391734
Appearance is always important. The way one looks is what we present to people and is the first perception that the mind focuses on, I'm sure you notice how a female looks by her clothing alone. We should always take pride in what we wear and what message we are trying to convey, for we usually dress for what role that we want to be in.
896807
Americans tend to be very image-oriented.  Have to be skinny, have to have perfect hair, perfect skin, perfect teeth.  Skinny people with perfect hair, skin and teeth tend to get the better jobs, no matter how unqualified they are.  Their looks, not their abilities, are what gets them paid.\n\nI think it's stupid and that people take their appearances too far.  I agree with you; basic hygiene is good, but artificially whitening teeth is just going too far.  (When someone's teeth are too white, I assume they're wearing dentures and to me, that's very unattractive.)
608420
Because it's human nature. Plus, when we see someone, we only see their appearance before we get to talk to them and get to know them. After talking to a person, we are able to judge them based on their personality. I think in middle school or high school, looks matter much more than later in life. When we are younger, we are more immature and superficial.
305781
because there are so many prejidice people out there that will judge a person on how they look.  its wrong
291118
It is how one perceives you. You may be good for someone and ugly for another one. I guess what is more important is to be beautiful mentally :-)
995964
Actually we never know what we really look like. Our perception of our image varies from one image-reflecting surface to another. To speak for myself, the man in the mirror sometimes looks really handsome. On other occasions, it is just a plain, if not ugly, face
170131
Thats what society and tv have done to us. They make it seem as if we dont have this or that we can not live a normal life. If we dont look a certain way, if we dont drive a certain car we will never be accepted. I think the people who focus on those things are just ones that are trying to fit in to society's label. The people without all the flashy things are probably the ones who have more money than they know what to do with, the reason I say that is because they dont spend money on nonsense and trying to keep up with everything/everyone else.
135505
I'm never afraid of what I look like, that's how people see me everyday, and I myself don't really judge someone's personality by the way they look. So why not show pictures of myself to everybody, I'm not only doing that because I'm good looking but because people on the internet would know what I look like, rather than visualizing me.
432773
Well appearance is usually the first thing anyone notices about people. That is one advantage of the internet. You can, providing you are talking with honest people, get to know what a person is like before seeing what they look like.\nI don't judge people on their appearance, at least not deliberatley. I'm not one to just randomly talk to people or anything but if anyone comes to me, I always give them a chance. There are people who might be ugly on the outside. I know a lot of people will  what the person is like before getting to know them. I like to think I am that way
409496
It is because they are too full of themselves that they judge others. I have also noted at times that they fear those who are different in appearance and thinking. I judge people by how they treat others and not how they look.
1176939
Human's are ego driven. They ask questions (sometimes), not to get the truthful answer, but to get attention. They want responces that tailor themselves to an image that they already have of themself. Answering otherwise conflicts with their personal beliefs.\n\nAnd don't get me wrong. But this world is FILLED with people who have problems when others conflict with their personal beliefs.\n\nSome people just live blind... who need to OPEN THEIR EYES.
611374
Excellent point.  Probably just to make themselves appear better/different/not bad. Like adopting a logo.  Trying to present a better picture of themselves.