like instinct. by what you know / observed.
2007-10-08 18:52:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
OMG yes! I read the other day about Stroller envy, mummys who spend up to 600 dollars and more trying to outdo the other mummys while strolling in the park. I guess mankind eventually makes a game of everything. http://www.boston.com/yourlife/home/articles/2007/10/04/coveting_thy_neighbors_stroller/
I have seen it in my own family. What is rewarding to see is some (few) people that do not waste their precious god-given time on the petty aspects of human nature.
2007-10-08 19:06:44 · answer #1 · answered by andyg77 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, envy is an instinct that many people misunderstand. It's important to envy success of others so that you can take that as a goal for yourself to work for. If we didn't envy anything, we'd all just sit around and be bums.
2007-10-09 12:09:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's convenient to say that envy is part of human nature but I call it a bad trait.
We see the success of others reflected on us as a failure.
We can correct it with a proper education.
2007-10-08 19:10:33 · answer #3 · answered by Luís Santos 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is. "Envy" is considered to be a sin; but it motivates people to make an extra effort which will benefit themselves, and, as is the case with inventors and innovators, may benefit the whole of mankind.
2007-10-08 19:11:49 · answer #4 · answered by picador 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, human nature is to be a bit of anything
2007-10-08 18:59:34 · answer #5 · answered by Bill 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately- Yes. :(
2007-10-08 19:00:34 · answer #6 · answered by Joseph, II 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋