Why is it that a person who has good attributes (good-looking, smart, funny, etc.) is confident and acknowledges that they have those good attributes is almost always considered conceited? Would it be better if they walked around with their head down and be ashamed of what they have?
2007-09-01 10:04:19 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
My girlfriend and I have this same kind of conversation all the time. We hold the same view. I think that conceitedness (is that even a word?) is something solely different from confidence. Confidence, can indeed be described as someone who holds their head high and INWARDLY thinks highly of themselves, while still making others feel especially good about themselves as well. Conceited, would be someone who holds their head in the clouds, thinks OUTWARDLY highly of themselves, and makes everyone around them feel like royal ****. And I describe this kind of **** as "royal," because conceited people tend to view themselves as virtual kings and queens, making everyone around them, who are JUST AS beautiful, feel like dirt. A confident person is a gorgeous person inside and out, who makes everyone around them feel the same way!
2007-09-01 10:14:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's how they go about acting. Because there are some people that walk around like that and they are conceited. It's just the way that, that person acts. Because not all good-looking, funny,smart,etc..... are conceited, they're confident, Being confident and being conceited are to differant things. When people are conceited, noone really likes being around that person. And when they're confident,people don't mind being around them.
2007-09-01 17:40:45 · answer #2 · answered by shyra w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If someone is truly confident they don't have to talk about or acknowledge their incredible good looks, charm and charisma. Obviously, if someone is truly good looking, smart, funny, etc., others will know this without having it pointed out to them.
2007-09-01 17:11:24 · answer #3 · answered by KellyWallace 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the way the person is representing themselves. They can be portraying a "better than everyone" attitude, or they can be a positive person, that passes that positive vibe to all they encounter. When one acts as if they are better than others, it is a very good sign that they are attempting to hide their feelings of insecurity and/or inadequacy. Being truly positive can't be faked, that's how you know the difference.
2007-09-01 17:10:50 · answer #4 · answered by Hot Coco Puff 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
You should never acknowledge those attributes. Thats where you go wrong. Feign modesty & say " Wow! You think I'm smart, funny & attractive. Thanks!" Maybe follow that up with "Youre not so bad yourself." Everyone likes to feel good about themselves.
2007-09-01 17:09:24 · answer #5 · answered by birdie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Conceited and cocky people are stuck up and rude.
Someone who is just confident is friendly and that makes them even more attractive.
2007-09-01 17:07:22 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Sarai♥ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no but just don't overdo it. confidence is sexy and good but when you start thinking you are the hotttest shiet in the whole world then that is brimming upon delusional, which is a psychological disorder.
2007-09-01 17:08:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe they're perceived as cocky, not confident. There's a difference, ya know.
2007-09-01 17:08:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
First of all, your stereo typing the world---Just realize that---
Your judging everyone and thinking everyone thinks the same--I would never think that and Im sure Im not the only one.
And I cant answer your question because it is false--This is your point of view, not reality
2007-09-01 17:12:09 · answer #9 · answered by noner 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
just be kind considerate and helpful
2007-09-01 17:18:58 · answer #10 · answered by zee zee 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋