Obviously, you also don't need to be taken in by their claims to be superior to you. Most of the time, the need for a strong and unquestionable self-image comes out of deeply rooted pain. Arrogant people are often trying to hide certain vulnerabilities and fears. Don't be judgmental of arrogant people or you risk having as negative an outlook as they do. They may also give themselves undue credit for positive achievements instead of acknowledging the input of others or of circumstances.īe compassionate. Reality hurts when it intrudes as such, an arrogant person is less likely than other people to self-reflect or analyze, thereby not seeing their own imperfections.As such, instead of accepting that the world behaves randomly and at times totally averse to one's preferences, the arrogant person seeks to control everything and everyone, which of course, is an impossible mission. Ambiguity frightens arrogant people because it suggests imperfection, change, and lack of certainty (realities we all must contend with as best we can).Arrogant people counteract this by creating an atmosphere that revolves around them, and get angry if they're reminded of the real world. At some point or another, most people realize that the world doesn't revolve around them.But if they're enraged, then they may see you as questioning their "perfect little world." And having one of those is usually indicative of arrogance. If it's minimal, they may be simply having a bad day. Don't be aggressive––just skeptical and curious. This happens when you question (or at least seem to question) their appearance, intelligence, athletic abilities, or anything else relating to their self-image.Ĭhallenge their worldview. When you make them look bad - even if it is the slightest offense - they will usually be very mad at you. Arrogant people have an extremely strong need to look good. Jealousy of your achievements or seeming lifestyle can cause another person to feel smug or arrogant about something they think they do better than you or own/have that you don't.Arrogance and smugness are often a reflection of limited life experience, and feeling concerned that those with greater life experience "have got something over them." Rather than seeking to find out more through questions and learning (actions viewed by them as showing vulnerability), arrogant people tend to generalize from their limited, narrow life experiences and try to impose their small worldview on others.Is it always about them? Do they get mad or irritated if the center of attention moves to someone else? These are good signs of arrogance. Don't eavesdrop, but when they're talking to you or to those around you, listen to them.
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