Lesson 1 Many people find it very annoying when they notice that someone is continuously motivated by the need for approval from others and respond with nasty comments and insults. This can be very painful since the trait of seeking approval makes this person more vulnerable than others to disapproval.
Lesson 2 A person who seeks approval is really looking for meaning and purpose and is often based on one’s need for affection and closeness with others. IN a world where people would be kind and understanding to each individual, the need for approval would be decreased.
(Lessons taken from The Power of Words by Rabbi Zelig Pliskin)