we come to know ouselves by reflecting on how others see us
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That statement connects to the "Looking-Glass Self" theory by sociologist Charles Horton Cooley. It means that we build our self-identity based on how we think others see us.We imagine how others see us – For example, a student imagines how classmates see them when they give a presentation.We imagine how they judge us – The student might think others see them as confident, smart, or maybe nervous.We develop feelings about ourselves – Depending on what they believe others think, they may feel proud, embarrassed, or motivated to improve.So, our self-image is shaped by feedback—real or imagined—from other people.
