is popularity important ?????????? answer nedded?
547180
It is to most people, but many have to get used to not being popular. I suppose most of us are not popular, but because we see a few that are, we think we should be popular too, and we beat ourselves up for it. Accept that for every person that is popular, 19 are not, and you and I are probably in that majority.  (You would probably have to become some kind of a phoney, to become popular with most people - better to be yourself and enjoy it.)
197030
don't worry about being popular.  be yourself.  you will attract more people that like you by being yourself.
106876
Ny advice it to seek out good friends for both academic activitis and social events.\n\nI think in the long run good friends will be far more valuable than a bit of popularity.
514288
I really wouldn't worry about trying to be popular. I remember thinking that it was really important when i was in HS (4 yrs ago) but now that I'm out i see that often the real world doesn't work like that. Prom kings and queens become fat and bald and the nerds become rich and famous. the best advice i can think of is just to be happy with who you are, be confident, and people will gravitate toward your personality.
643967
Is this grl popular & nice or popular and a B*T*H. if shes nice try asking her out. if shes a B*T*H forget about her! You deserve better!!
206393
If ordinary folk get involved in politics, not very many people know or care about their opinions.  But celebrities have a great deal of influence.  If they have a candidate or issue which is of importance to them, they are aware of the fact that their fans will often go along with them; they have influence.  If I was famous, I would use that power to put forth my political opinions, too.  Wouldn't you?
631414
I'm considered popular, I used to be kind of in the middle though. The only thing separating you from them is probably the fact that they talk louder, party harder, have more friends (not true friends, just people they can say "Oh, I know her!!!" so more like acquaintances), and they might do things in a bigger group. Some people may admire them as the more prettier people or the better looking people but most of the time it isn't true, they are just the people who brag about their looks or accentuate them by being extra flirty. If you think about it, the popular people go to football games and movies, just like everybody else does, they just make themselves more noticeable. There is nothing really special about being popular, sure, a lot of people know about you, but they know good and bad things and they talk about you more. If you're in a really big school you can still be well-known without having to be the center of attention. Just remember, the "In-crowd" isn't as good as it looks - most of the time there is more drama and there is no true friendship. For all of my popular friends, you have to keep them constantly entertained or constantly compliment them or they'll drop you like a sack of potatoes because they're bored. I would recommend finding a true group of friends where you can just hang out without having to worry about your hair or clothes or who loves who and stuff. Just do what you want.
342095
Just be yourself.  Being popular is overrated, and at my school, the "popular" people aren't really that popular - they think they are, but the majority of people don't like them.  You're awesome the way you are.
21563
Contrary to popular opinion, it's not money or clothes... well that helps. But it's chocked up to confidence. Look the part. Someone that is outgoing w/ descent looks will go quite far. But popular is a relative term, popular is someone with alot of freinds, so you could be popular skinny, fat, green, purple, poor or rich just as the other way around. If you're outgoing and friendly, you can get friends no matter what.
172897
If you need to be more popular, you can do it by being more like other people.  Please Don't try it because you're not.  So, unfortunately, you need to 'suck it up'.  On the plus side, you will be happier than others when you grow up because you can be yourself and they can't because they don't have a 'self' -- good luck
592232
Not-so-popular! And you know what? In retrospect, I'm glad! I had many great friends in High School, just not the "correct" friends. I wasted so much time worrying about why some jerks didn't like me. And it is so crazy in retrospect because I can't stand those people. Imagine if I'd had to spend a lot more time with them! High school kids need to learn this lesson: there's more to life than being popular. Sometimes things can even work out better for you if you're not.
756010
No. If you're status is popular at school and you're big, by picking on the lower status people makes you very low and no one ends up liking you. At my school, the same status people fight amongst each other. You see, the geeks fight the geeks. The Wogs fight the Wogs and the Aussies fight Aussies. I am a lover not a fighter and i try to be diplomatic in most cases but if a fight comes my way, i can only try my best :P
687075
why do you need to be popular?!? you can have friends and be cool and not be "popular" it doesnt matter what the other girls think. if you like you and if your friends like you, it doesnt matter what the "popular girls" think!
149371
The one thing that popular people have in common is a complete inability to be embarrassed.  Never act embarrassed, no matter what.  Play it off cool or make a joke.  That might put you over the line.
260277
I think that fame should be recognition for accomplishment; To be known for a difference you made in the world but in society today, it's basically a popularity contest. They go way too far just to gain attention. So being famous means being recognized by a large number of people worldwide. If I were offered instant fame, I would most likely take it but with the money and power that comes with it, I'd want to do something good that I'd be remembered for. I think it would be fun to do some acting, but eventually everything comes to an end, and I wouldn't want to be reconized and bothered every time I go out. I LOVE my privacy and that's not something I'm willing to sacrifice.
387760
i would say what makes a person popular is how they act and being yourself.if u want to be popular you got to treat people with respect. Populartiy isnt if you have money or nice cloths its your personality
1068508
hell no.......nobody cares about the popular kids after high school...its like "where are they now"......who really gives a shit in the real world.........to me being popular meant you were a puppet...whenever someone pulled your strings thats the way you went. no personality ..just sheeps being lead to their slaughter......id rather be considered a "unpopular" anyday because that meant i followed my own mind..not everyone elses...\n\npeople are so fake  its unreal sometimes.....