Cooley meant by “looking-glass self” with respect to the socialization process as individuals developing their selfconcept through observing how they are perceived by others.
<h3>What is Socialization?</h3>
This is defined as the process in which societal norms and culture are internalized by individual.
Self concept is determined through the way individuals are perceived after due observation.
"During the shop’s peak hours – from eight in the evening till around midnight – one could hardly hear oneself talk because of the boisterous chatters that went on."