I wouldn't say "seen as he/she really is" but rather "see from a
   social perspective". there's a bit of mean-girl in objectivity;
   "Well, EVERYBODY says you're a geek, so that means, you're a
   geek and if you think otherwise, you're crazy."

   So I think assertions of truth should include both subjective
   and outsider's social perspectives as well to retain a balance
   of integrity.