Is popularity important to you?
By coolmailraj
@coolmailraj (2460)
India
January 9, 2009 5:33pm CST
Does it make you feel special that many people want to be around you, whether it is online associations or real-life connections? If so, why? Or, are you happy to bask in the glow of a few friends?
For me a few friends of mine will score over a lots of people round.
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14 responses
@TheCasualReporter (283)
• France
10 Jan 09
Being popular isn't something I'm to concerned about. I can't say I have any close friends at the moment other than my wife. But it's important to me to be liked and respected. Unfortunately being liked and being respected are not always compatible objectives but over the years I've learned to usually know how to balance the two needs.
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@coolmailpankaj (338)
• India
13 Jan 09
But then there might be a question of popularity among friends as well. It is true that friends are above any crowd that might surround you but what about popularity among your own buddies.
@eshaan (6188)
• India
12 Jan 09
hi coolmailraj !!!....first of all i would request u to add comments to the responders, coz it feels like foolish to keep responding and not getting even a line or two as comment....we should co-operate each other i think...if the responders are regular u should atleast do them a favour so that their earnings are also raised..
Now coming to ur discussion...i like to be successful more than popular, coz when i am successful, i will be happy..that is of most importance to me...if i am only popular but not happy with my life then i wont like such popularity, i like personal success.
@weasel81 (2496)
• Australia
10 Jan 09
i'm not bothered about being popular, i trade marked my last yr of high school with wearing black knee high boots before they came back in, i had extra ear piercings, loved my utes and horses. i didn't care what people said and still don't, i've got a few friends from school i talk to ocasionally but none real close. my best friend lives about 9/10 hr drive away. we've got friends who live bout 45 minute drive from us, but i don't have as much in common at times. so that leaves my work mate who i currently class as a close friend, we talk about most things and some subjects steer clear off.
but i'm happiest when i can have my horses around me.
@suzzy3 (8341)
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10 Jan 09
Popularity is not that important to me,I would rather have a few really good friends who i can rely on and they on me ,them dozens of fair weather friends who don't stick around when the going gets tough.On here the more the merrier makes it more interesting with lots of friends we can all help one another get our earnings up and have a laugh or two along the way,it is fun.
@eVoLi89 (161)
• Belgium
10 Jan 09
I guess everyone wants to be popular, to a certain extent, feel special sometimes. It depends on how you define popularity. I would be very unhappy if no one liked me, wanted to be around me, sometimes admired and loved me. I actually like to be part of a group, though without being the center of attention. I'm not (and suppose I don't want to be) among the most popular people in a group (you know, the cool kids that seem to be good in everything, have most friends, set clothing trends, throw the best parties, get cool jobs and so on), but I'm not a loner or weirdo too. Overall, in every 'group' I'm part of, I think I'm quite well-regarded. And I've got some very good friends whom I can rely on, and that's what's most important to me :-)
@eaforeman6 (8979)
• United States
9 Jan 09
I would rather have a few grat ones then many who arent really friends. I like all my friends here and they are the best. I dont care about winning any contests because I am a simple person and just like being who I am...lol
@Loverbear (4918)
• United States
10 Jan 09
I have never been worried about being popular. In fact I prefer not being popular. I have a few close friends but that's it. It keeps my life simple and I'm not getting calls constantly. I do have a few MyLot friends that I correspond with via e-mail but otherwise I keep things as simple as possible.
@CherishC (249)
• United States
9 Jan 09
Popularity isn't important to me. I get along with almost anyone, I'm a easy person to get along with. So in my own way I am popular. But I don't think much of it. it doesn't matter if I'm hanging with a big group or a small one. All that counts is that I'm not trying to be something I'm not.
@quinstessa (218)
• China
10 Jan 09
so do i feel.
i like to have a few friends who know me, who care for me.
but not lots one who around me knowing little about me.
it is no matter of being popelar or not, it is a matter of communication of heart.
a nice day!!
@chel2004 (63)
• Philippines
10 Jan 09
For me popularity is not a big deal, it is how well you handle your relationships with the people around you. Just be yourself and don't pretend to be another you.Be flexible with your encounter with the different classes of people.Be humble and sincere with your dealings with them.I am now talking through experience for I had been with all sorts of people in the society, to the poorest and the elite and modesty aside I had handled myself well enough, it really pays to be knowleadgable in the different fields of endeavor coupled with my communication skills I was able to penetrate their world.I am happy for that, for today I maintain my attachement with them even if I rarely see them they still maintain that due respect with me, as they would always say when we have those accidental meetings, They will never forget me for what I had contributed in their life.For to date I consider my encounter with those numerous people I met and be a part of their life as a fulfillment in my life. For all of you, I extend my heartfelt thanks.
@inuceres (341)
• Philippines
10 Jan 09
popularity is not important to me. i am not happy
with that, i try it once...i am a president in our
organization.....every students like me
know me, when they need me they always call my
attention, so i need to do my responsibility
to help them,