2006-11-06 22:36:23 · 7 answers · asked by max 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Good question!
We feel a kind of insult because everyone has a kind of egoism inside him ,so indicating our weak point will touch our inner .
2006-11-06 22:41:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would make me feel vulnerable.
Also I like to think that I am, and come across as a good person so for someone to point out something negative about me makes me think that it is very obvious and I have a major fault that I need to work on.
I guess it's all about ego basically, as the other poster has said.
Also pointing out a weak point can itself be seen as an insult because of the negativity and criticism in it.
2006-11-07 06:45:16 · answer #2 · answered by Fluffy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on who tells us our weak points, and the situation when it’s told. If it’s in a middle of an argument for instance, it will never be taken positively, but rather as a harsh criticism out of trying to provoke you. If it comes from a lover it may subconsciously be interpreted that you are not good enough for him/her. If it comes from a rival or a person of match it will also be taken negatively. But for instance if it comes from a parent or someone so close to you, who you know only wants your welfare, it might be taken differently and in a good sense.
2006-11-07 06:42:26 · answer #3 · answered by rinah 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because no one wants to think that they "have" a weak point.
We were brought up on stereotypes, like John Wayne and all the other heros of Television, and most of us wanted to be "just like them"!
Now, for some one to say that we have a "flaw", its hard to accept it.
But, if we are mature about it, then we will work on those flaws and build them up so that we can be a better well rounded person.
A "small" person cant accept criticism, and when pointed out, they realize thier shortcomings and it "hurts" thier egos...
A "big" person will work to overcome them all...
I wish you well...
Jesse
2006-11-07 06:53:57 · answer #4 · answered by x 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think people feel insulted, I think they feel threatened if anything. We don't like to give others the upper hand, therefore, when someone discovers out weakness we panic!
2006-11-07 06:39:19 · answer #5 · answered by moloch2006 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i thinks its bcos some of us know our weak points, and dont really want 2 hear it from some1 else
and those dat dont know our weak points jus hate itr from some1 else, cos they fink that they dont like them
well sommat like dat probably
2006-11-07 06:46:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because our pride is hurt.
2006-11-07 07:42:26 · answer #7 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋