How can I stop feeling inferior around others?
There are some external causes that may serve to provoke feelings of inferiority—causes that arouse our natural tendency to feel inferior. These are physical defects, parental attitudes, social disadvantages such as a lower economic status, and mental limitations. Those who suffer from what they consider to be physical defects are especially sensitive if these defects are called to their attention. They often try to conceal the defect, and if they cannot, will try to exaggerate other aspects of their appearance that are not defective. One who has been reared in a home where quarreling or alcoholism are rampant, or divorce or separation has occurred, or a blot has been placed upon the family name, there will be tendency to feel inferior. He or she will often feel humiliated in the presence of his peers. Considering social disadvantages, one in the lower income brackets will tend to feel inferior when comparing himself with the more successful. Other considerations of social disadvantage
