The phenomenon where people tend to overestimate how much others notice their appearance or behavior.
In a Cornell experiment, students wore an embarrassing t-shirt to class. They predicted 50% would notice. In reality, only 20% did.
We view the world from our own center, assuming others are just as focused on us as we are.
Relax, people are mostly thinking about themselves!
Social
Spotlight Effect
You think everyone is watching you (they're not)