Have you been (not) lucky enough to meet the kind of person who thinks the world revolves around them? These types of people spend their lives on their high horses and refuse to get off. These people are conceited.
Spending time with a cocky person is emotionally draining and can be dangerous to your mental health and sense of self-worth. There is nothing beneficial about having someone in your life who thinks they are better than you.
Arrogant people around can be harmful. It’s important to be able to spot an arrogant person and learn how to deal with them as quickly as possible – before it’s too late.
- The arrogant is conceited
Arrogant people tend to think that they are more valuable than others. This is a common trait that an arrogant person possesses.
When they are arrogant, likely, they will not respect other people, their opinions, and their opinions. This is because they see themselves as smarter and more capable than everyone else.
They do not see others as equals and even spend their time looking down on others. When this trait runs deep, an arrogant person can also become a narcissist.
In this case, they believe that they are the best in any situation. Whether it is intelligence, attractiveness, or abilities, they will always consider themselves the best dog.
- They think they are always right
When a person is conceited and thinks too much of themselves, you will have a hard time even convincing them that they are wrong.
It could be at work on an important assignment or a casual comment in a conversation with friends. Wherever it is, if the arrogant person is untrue, they will never admit it.
Arrogant people consider themselves infallible, and everyone else is unintelligent. In a group, they will often try to make sure that their voice is the loudest so that no one else’s opinion can be voiced. This is simply because they feel their point of view is the best and most important.
- Arrogant people have a superiority complex
A superiority complex is a type of dysfunctional thinking. An arrogant person believes that they are more important or superior to anyone else. They will usually find ways to channel their success and best qualities into conversations that don’t require it.
An arrogant person with a superiority complex always expects to be chosen first and always wants to be higher. In some cases, this is due to internal fragility.
They crave constant confirmation that they are the best of the bunch. On the other hand, some people suffer from this complex simply because they think so, usually through excessive praise.
It can be difficult to deal with an arrogant person who thinks they are always superior to you. No matter your talents or abilities, you will always be disappointed.
Deal with it by surrounding yourself with other people who respect you. Reminding yourself of your true accomplishments will prevent you from believing arrogant lies.
- They are void and judgmental
An arrogant person is sure to be obsessed with their image. They crave attention and need to be attractive to others. Often, they may base their self-worth on their appearance.
You’ll be able to tell a cocky person by how much effort they put into their image, even when it’s not necessary. There’s nothing wrong with looking your best, but if a trip to the grocery store calls for their sexiest outfit, they might be a little cocky.
When someone judges themselves based on their image, they tend to do the same for others. They are likely to rank people’s worth by the way they look. More attractive people will be more worthy of their time, while unattractive people will hardly even look.
This will also include people who are not romantic potential. They will simply lack respect for anyone who does not fit their expectations of attractiveness.
- A conceited person will not give credit to anyone else
Arrogant people want to be the sole beneficiaries of any success. They will usually want to keep all the attention to themselves because they thrive on praise and admiration. Their passion for praise and the need to always be the best leads them to leave people out when the credits roll.
No matter their true contribution to the project, they will always want their name first. No matter how many people have helped them achieve a goal along the way, they always underestimate it.
When you’re fighting for recognition for this kind of person, never let them win. If you’re proud of your part in something, never let a cocky student steal your thunder. Make your successes known.
- They need constant reassurance
Arrogant people are not always as sure of themselves on the inside as they are on the outside. A cocky person may seem obsessed with their appearance, success, and importance.
Although, the reason they are so obsessed with these things may be that they don’t believe in them. They bring up their accomplishments and belittle others because they need reassurance that they are successful, important, and attractive.
Instead of being outwardly modest and insecure, this comes across as overconfidence and arrogance. They are constantly creating opportunities for others to notice and, hopefully, agree with their bragging pronouncements.
You have to consider the pros and cons when it comes to dealing with a cocky person who needs your constant reassurance.
If you like them and feel close enough, try having a conversation. Tell them you think they’re great and offer to help them get help with their underlying insecurities. Once they have a real belief in themselves, they will most likely be less egotistical.