It doesn't even matter if someone is actually looking or not, what matters is that owner has the perception that others are looking, so will act on that.

You don't think many people are judgmental on appearances or at least think they are being judged?

That's the main reason why people get a better paying job, buy a fancier car, fancier clothes, nicer haircut, go to the gym, take Ozempic, etc so they can influence how they are perceived.