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I often wonder why some people are so cruel and treat others like garbage, for no apparent cause. There is simply no advantage to this type of behavior, that I can see. Except possibly to elevate the instigator in the eyes of his peers, at the expense of the people he/she hurts. In the end, the only ones they hurt are themselves. Why can't people rise above this? I would say the cause is some type of low self-esteem problem. I can't think of too many successful people you behave this way.

2006-11-26 22:57:17 · 8 answers · asked by bandit 3 in Social Science Psychology

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Basically,i think it is done by people who are insecure,and an inner anger which they have to vent.By doing this, it makes them feel superior and secure and also gives them,so they think, a little power.

2006-11-26 23:04:28 · answer #1 · answered by gerald8018 3 · 1 0

I agree with you that it seems pointless....but there are many possible reasons some feel the need to put others down...it could be that it makes them feel supierior,or powerful....it could be that they are just mad at the world and using someoneelse as a 'scape-goat' or Target....it could be a mental defect-illness causing bad behaviour....
why can't people rise above it?....some don't want to or care...others feel its their right to say whatever or do whatever.....you could be right about low selfesteem being a root cause...when people feel bad about themselves it seems eaisier for them to take it out on others...
but it comes down to we are humans full of complex emotions and some have a better handle on those emotions than others.

2006-11-26 23:21:57 · answer #2 · answered by Stormy 3 · 1 0

This basically boils down to jelousy that derived from how our society has been subconsciiously structured.

People of todays society are soooo jelous and dont like to sdee others happy. I find that this originates from thier own insecurties as they are unhappy in their own lives and skin and find comfort to make someone else feel the way they do

Jelous can beat beaten by ignoring

which in time shows them that they were better off knowing you than loosing you and other along the way

2006-11-26 23:00:27 · answer #3 · answered by zara z 2 · 0 0

Low self esteem coupled with aggression issues. When a person puts others down they falsely build themselves up.

2006-11-26 23:50:03 · answer #4 · answered by Lavida rose 4 · 1 0

Misery loves company, Pal.

2006-11-26 22:59:33 · answer #5 · answered by timeoutformiesha 3 · 0 0

I agree with Gerald. I would seriously look at people like that and feel sorry for them actually.

2006-11-26 23:14:43 · answer #6 · answered by vzhnri 3 · 0 0

It makes them feel like they have power and boosts the ego.

Telling people they are better than you makes you feel bad, telling them you are better than they are makes you feel good.

2006-11-26 23:12:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Ha Ha ...cause its fun @ss bandit.

2006-11-26 22:59:11 · answer #8 · answered by I am just here to laugh at you 2 · 0 3

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