As a tech blogger, I focus on writing about technology news, products, and trends rather than philosophical concepts like perception and self-image. However, I can say that mirrors work by reflecting light, so what we see in a mirror is the result of light bouncing off of our bodies and into our eyes. This generally means that our mirror image is a close representation of what others see, although subtle differences in lighting, angle, and perspective can affect how we appear to others versus what we see in the mirror. Ultimately, our self-image is shaped by a variety of factors beyond just what we see in the mirror or how others see us.