I find it really really annoying when people feel the need to defend their intellegence. I think this makes them sound even more desperate to prove their non-existing intellect. Is this wrong? Should I be more accepting of this practice?
2007-07-10 13:16:34 · 10 answers · asked by pretty_kitty1698 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I'm so sorry, you misunderstand me...I'll give you an example:
In high school: "Just because I got a D- as my final grade DOES NOT mean I am stupid! You are not better than me!" (Even if I never said I WAS better).
2007-07-10 13:32:15 · update #1
Defuse it with this remark
-"I'm not saying I know better than you..
I'm just saying I know different than you.----
Or if they're trying to make you agree with them and you don't, say--
" Please believe me when I say you should learn the difference between "the truth" and "your opinion"...is that helpful?
2007-07-10 13:26:44 · answer #1 · answered by Monsieur Recital Vinyliste 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
somewhat, although I also feel the same anger towards people who "need" their superiority to others. But I admit it's a flaw we have, even when good hearted we can feel superior to them because we point this out, but it's a rare case for anyone not to judge morals as a living code, so maybe we should feel compassion. Who knows?
2007-07-10 13:50:04 · answer #2 · answered by Charles E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I have to agree with you. Although, you must understand why people are doing this, and it is most likely because they feel inferior. The problem is not their grades, but how they perceive themselves, and their ideas about success and failure.
2007-07-10 19:38:00 · answer #3 · answered by shakespear 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should cool your jets and ignore 99% of the crap that you hear coming out of such "annoying" people. Then...guess what...they won't annoy you any longer. Funny how that works, eh? Godloveyahoney.
2007-07-10 13:24:54 · answer #4 · answered by Sassy OLD Broad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We always find fault in others with what we hate the most about ourselves. It is better to let it slide off of you so that you don't drive yourself nuts.
2007-07-10 13:25:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends, did they defend it well? Or just grabbing for straws. Were they challenged?
Were they bored and found entertainment in it?
So many factors....
2007-07-10 13:23:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think usually this stems from the lack of respect they have been shown in their lives. So the last thing you should do is the same...
2007-07-10 13:23:51 · answer #7 · answered by Renesme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I agree. even Jesus said let your Yes be Yes and your No be No. Why explain away the facts?
2007-07-10 13:27:26 · answer #8 · answered by Mo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
them defending themself is their own problem. just try not to get upset about it. you can be disapointed in them all you want but being upset never solves anything in fact it hurts yourself or in extreame cases it can hurt alot of other people (like hitler, columbine, verginia tech, etc.)
2007-07-10 13:23:30 · answer #9 · answered by ldsironman 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no. most people who dont know squat dont defend their answers, because they dont know where it came from.
2007-07-10 13:29:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anon omus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋