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.