Why do we live in a Superficial society?

When people look you in public it could be that they think you're attractive or just that they're practicing situational awareness. Females in particular need to be on their guard when passing guys in the street. This doesn't necessarily mean they're superficial. I live in a city crawling with mentally ill homeless who attack people randomly without provocation. So I'm constantly looking around me and trying to size up who I need to steer clear of.

People have the habit of looking at others. Not necessarily to judge but just out of curiosity or interest in others. It is a normal thing and most people do it. Some cultures are worse than others and they may enjoy looking at others more than usual. So dont feel like people are judging you and try to ignore it. Yes, the world is a bit superficial and the outer appearance is very important to some . But most people are average looking and feel just the way you do. Tv and shows are over the top and sensational for commercial reasons. For myself I usually avoid these shows and watch documentaries ,nature programs or listen to music, I suppose avoiding the irritants can stop annoyance and irritati9n

Humans are hypocrites and only care about vain things.

I think you may have more anxiety than you realize.