Not too long ago, I was with someone who claimed to have an image to maintain. After hearing this, it made me wonder if this is a sign of fake behavior, like not being herself. I feel like people who are themselves and are not fake don't have an image to maintain, but this one person I was with said she does. In my opinion, announcing this not only makes her look fake, it basically hinders her ability to be liked by others.

I told her she shouldn't do that. Shouldn't have to maintain an image. Do you think this is considered flaky? I feel like it is since the person is not being his or herself. And this goes for anyone. I feel like telling other people that they have an image to maintain comes off as fake and makes you look bad. And part of the reason she said it is to avoid judgements and wants to be accepted. Do you think it is counterproductive? I feel like it is since it would actually cause people to judge her and not accept her.