To make up for feelings of inadequacy

Maybe it's a lack on their part of self-awareness and consideration of others' reactions. Maybe they just don't give a rat's ass. If they did, they would shut up when they see me zoning out and edging away. But they're just on stage all the time telling you a life story you never wanted to hear..

Insecurity

I truly do not understand why. I have no inclination , will often feel embarassed if given attention in a large setting. As an example ,here is a group of teachers who dress up every Friday to greet students. They will often be 5-10 minutes late to their duty (15 minutes long) in order to complete their outfits. Then they post their pictures all over Facebook. Don't get it.

I'm guessing most people crave attention due to an Innate survival technique related to the desire for food and subsequent clean up.

Some people can get really "look at me" but I've toned it way down for this website on the advice of my psychiatrist.

There is a range of traits that have proved useful.

Great question, given we are all one, Unity.

Because they can!!!

Too too many think they deserve attention, warranted or not!!!

Most value themselves according to how they think others see them . Captain of the football team gets a lot of positive attention and dates the head of the cheer leaders . Kid delivering papers gets little to no attention and may be considered a looser . Can't get a date for the Prom .

I give up.
Why?

I used to tell my China students that America is so enamored with stars, celebrities, entertainments that we are a kind of performance society. Stage savvy and the attention we get is a very desirable factor in our self-image.

Rather than a negative problem (loneliness, etc) it seems like a normal human need. A baby’s cry for instance. Some people need less than others. There are also extremes on either end of the spectrum. Some people crave too much attention and some avoid it so much they cannot leave their homes.

To be desired, accepted, and loved. Some people require it from only a few, but some need the approval of many people, or even everyone they meet. Don't you think so?

Loneliness?
Low self-esteem?