The James Hogue, a man who assumed a number of false identities. Here are some more examples of people presenting a public self that is very different from who they actually are: While these examples are extreme, we all try to influence others' impressions of us to some extent. For example, many people carefully manage, and sometimes embellish, their public self on social media platforms (Psychology Today, 2015) and dating websites. Now, trying to control what others' think of you isn't always a bad thing - no one would argue that minding your manners in public is disingenuous! Primary post: Reflect on the things that you do to control how others see you and share three here. Why do you do these things? Were you aware that you do these things? How did this exercise make you feel? 300 words!