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    How would you deal with a person who has a superiority complex?

    We come across different kinds of people and everyone has their own behavioural pattern. I have noticed people who seem to have sort of superiority complex. These type of people think they are always right and other person is a fool. They don't even hesitate to insult anyone in public just because they think others are inferior to them. I find it very difficult to deal with such people and usually avoid them because it is a mental torture to even listen to them. They are so biased in their opinion that they forget the basic etiquette to convey their feelings. Have you encountered any such person in your life? How do you deal with such people?
  • #780002
    Yes, I have seen such people. They are highly biased in their minds about certain things and feel themselves very knowledgeable and wise. I do not say that they are not knowledgeable. But their behaviour is not proper. When you discuss anything with them they will start telling by - oh, you do not know such a simple thing ... It is very difficult to tolerate such people though due to basic courtesy and manners we often listen to them patiently.
    Superiority complex is a state of mind and such people presume that others do not know anything. That is a wrong assumption but they lead their lives in that illusion.
    Generally, people avoid the company of such persons and ignore them.

    Knowledge is power.

  • #780005
    When it comes to human behaviour then any sort of complex is bad. We should have a balanced approach while behaving or communicating with others. The purpose of communication is to communicate and not to humiliate or offend others.
    In Psychology we study about the human behaviour and it is mentioned that behaving with others is an art and requires patience and respectful language to be used in all the communications. A cordial behaviour is the key to good interpersonal relationships.
    Superiority complex reflecting in the behaviour or communication is a negative trait and would adversely affect the relationship between the people.
    Superiority complex is a negative mindset and one should get rid of it as early as possible before it harms the person.

    Thoughts exchanged is knowledge gained.

  • #780006
    Yes. I have also come across some people who think that they are Supremes and they try to show off in a group by insulting other people. Some smart people will reciprocate the same in their unique way. But some people keep silent and try to avoid them. Everyone will have their individuality and if somebody is trying to fool us, we need not be silent and we should reciprocate the same in such a way that the other person will understand his mistake and may get corrected himself.
    Persons who have this superiority complex will become alone in their lives. People always try to avoid such people and may not make good friends. When they need some help from others they may not get the needed help because of their behaviour. One should not have a superiority complex and at the same time, he need not feel inferior also. One should keep up their self-respect. I always wait for a chance to answer the people who try to show their superiority to others.

    drrao
    always confident

  • #780019
    The life - journey is very interesting and amusing and more so when we come across such a personality who would exert his superiority complex if ask him anything. They would say it is such a simple thing that even a child of class three would offer you the right answer. Their company is so horrible that with their association for an hour would appear that we have had passed our times for a considerable period.
    It is not that they would respond similarly with all. I have seen such a fellow entering the chamber of the boss and asking him if he could coach his child in the evening hours. He knew that such a talk would create a positive impact on the mindset of the boss. Apart from that he utilized his oratary skills to tarnish the images of our colleagues.

  • #780026
    Thanks members for all your fantastic responses. I agree with the assumption that it is better to ignore such people because arguing can create a bitter situation which will ruin your day.
    Thanks and regards.

  • #780040
    There are only two ways to deal with such people- either avoid them or be with them. It is your choice and depends on your relationship with the person. If you want to keep the relationship, you will have to agree with him and even if you are in disagreement, you will have to remain silent. If you choose to let the relationship turn sour, you may question him or tell him that he is not right.

    People with superiority complex generally does not like to be challenged. They enjoy the company of people who toe their line. I am personally of the opinion that one should not allow another to feel that he is always right. We must be ready to challenge and criticize so that he gets a feeling that he does not have the last word. Rather than suffering at the hands of such persons, it would be better for your mental peace to take a stand, irrespective of the reaction of such persons.

    'Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all'.
    -Aristotle


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