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23 Jan 2014 02:48

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Difference between humility and low confidence?

Dear members,
We always hear there is a very thin line which separates humility and low self esteem or confidence and over-confidence.

Members, can you please post your opinion to elaborate what this thin line is? how do you see if a person has low confidence or is humble?

#466793

23 Jan 2014 03:47

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When you don't stand even when your respect/pride is question, it is called 'Humility" or "Low self esteem". When you stand up and fight with the situations, it is called confidence. But when you think you are better than others and takes every one for granted, it is called over-confidence. Over confidence people don't have their own value, they are the most "egoist", arrogant and waste their time insulting others. They feel they are the best and no one can dare to stand in front of them.

#466796

23 Jan 2014 04:01

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Hello Jeets,
Thanks for your reply. Your message made clear the difference between low confidence, confidence and over-confidence. It would be great if you can explain the difference between humility/humble and low esteem. Its better to be humble, but worse to be low on confidence. But what is the thin line which separates both?

Regards,
Saurabh

#466798

23 Jan 2014 04:20

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@Saurabh, I am not "English Expert" in this case, whatever I have experience I brought out as words. For better explanation, you will have to wait for other experts.

#466801

23 Jan 2014 05:07

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I endorse the views of Mr.Jeets on the subject. Definitely there is thin layer between humility and low esteem and we call in Physical Chemistry as a Semi permeable membrane. Humility is such a simple word that creates a lot of agony in the individual who doesn't enjoy the due respect but intentionally or deliberately sidelined by the other party. While low esteem is a demarcation line drawn by the individual himself who can enjoy the confidence and respect of others but lack of confidence makes him to be in a low profile.

I appreciate the author for raising such a wonderful thread.

Regards,
Jagdish

#466871

23 Jan 2014 21:42

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Thanks Jagdish for your reply agree with you one the points.

To make my question clearer, I would like to rephrase it to "How do you distinguish if a person is humble or low on confidence?" Sometimes being humble can be mis-understood as being very low on confidence or vice-versa.

@Jeets
I do not want English dictionary meaning of the words. Just need your experience spell out and you are one of the best to do that on this site.

Regards,
Saurabh

#466875

23 Jan 2014 21:53

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Person who is humble would be shy of praises and would rarely show off his/her skills, but would never refrain from using them when in need.

Someone with low self esteem would not think himself/herself capable of certain tasks and/or being in a certain company or group. They are so unsure of their own capabilities that they would not even try to accomplish and would always feel uncomfortable in the company of others.

Another way of expression of low-self-esteem is bullying or overdoing things. Such people, never confident of themselves, seek approval from others. For this purpose, they do and overdo things till others praise them and appreciate them.

The only wealth which gains when you give it away is knowledge. So give it away to gain more
Jash Jacob

#466912

24 Jan 2014 02:48

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@Jash Jacob
I like your opinion. Fall back while praising, do not show-off, but deliver confidently when needed.

Regards,
Saurabh

#466921

24 Jan 2014 03:09

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I like Jash Jacob's description as well, I agree with it.

As for myself, this is how I see it:

Humility's opposite is Pride. Pride-Humility refer to how you choose to appear to other people. The proud person wants other people to be impressed by his achievements, and perhaps even intimidated. The humble person wants other people to not think very highly of him.

Self-Esteem is how one views oneself. A person with high self-esteem considers himself to be greater and superior to others, while a person with low-self esteem considers himself weaker, less capable and inferior to others.

The best way to understand this then, is to use opposite combinations.

A person with Pride and Low Self-Esteem is someone who thinks they are very inferior to others, but at the same time boasts of what achievements he may have made to impress others.

A person with Humility and High Self-Esteem is someone who thinks highly of himself and considers himself superior to others, but chooses to *appear* simple and unimpressive to others, and downplay his achievements.

#466926

24 Jan 2014 03:30

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This two words are very important to human living. Without this two there can never be human existence. Low confidence is the same as somebody is not sure of his or her self.

Adesola Adeyeye

#466977

24 Jan 2014 10:47

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The difference is in bowing your head and bending your knees. The first is in humility and respect,the second is in subjecting to supremacy coming out of low confidence. Crawling is the worst. Certain situations need the latter two and it is seen enacted by self seekers for getting their things done.

#467000

24 Jan 2014 17:11

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Self esteem is always welcome, though it may be often misunderstood as ego.

One has to remain confident in today's world to challenge the far reaching tentacles of globalization, professionalism and modernization.

Over-Confident persons may be of potential threats and it is better to say hanks to them, if they try to advise.

Humility is not directly related with confidence as even confident and knowledgeable persons may have to withstand humility for their mistakes, which are parts and parcels of life

Share and Acknowledge is the best way to enhance knowledge

#467262

26 Jan 2014 20:27

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@Hermes
You nailed it. I am convinced with your answer.

@Venkiteswaran
"The difference is in bowing your head and bending your knees" Just one statement was enough to make it very clear. Thanks.

Regards,
Saurabh

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