What is do people see me how i see myself in the mirror?

It's a common question: Do people see me the way I see myself in the mirror? The short answer is no, not exactly. Here's why:

  • Mirror Image Reversal: Mirrors flip your image laterally (left to right). This means the "you" you see is a reversed version of how others perceive you. Features you see on your left (like a mole or a slightly asymmetrical eyebrow) are actually on their right side.

  • Perspective and Distance: The mirror offers a close-up, often static, view. Other people see you from varying distances and angles, and in motion. These changes in perspective significantly affect how your features appear.

  • Facial Expressions: We tend to pose or self-consciously adjust our expressions when looking in the mirror. This isn't how you naturally look to others when you're relaxed or engaged in conversation.

  • Self-Perception Bias: Our self-perception is subjective and influenced by our emotions, insecurities, and past experiences. We might focus on perceived flaws in the mirror that others don't even notice.

  • Camera Lens Distortion: Similarly, photos introduce distortion based on the lens and angle. Photos can offer a view closer to how others see you than a mirror, but aren't perfect.

Ultimately, there's no single, definitive way everyone sees you. The most accurate representation is likely a combination of how you look in videos (as this captures you in motion) and feedback from trusted friends or family.