Do you consider yourself superior to all others?

[Estro Felino]

The word superior comes from Latin and means higher, upper.
It's used in modern languages like English to indicate something which is better, or of higher status, higher quality.

Honestly I have never considered myself superior to others. Or better than others. I consider myself unique, in the sense of different.
But neither better nor worse. Neither superior nor inferior.
Because we have all different attitudes and capabilities. And that's the beauty of diversity.

Au contraire...I have remarked that so many people don't mind even admitting that they consider themselves better or superior to others.
Even if it deals with people who have clearly an oversized opinion of themselves.
And this creates so much antagonism, unfair treatment, dissing and bullying at the workplace.


So I want to study the psychological phenomenon according to which someone considers themselves superior or better than others.
Just answer the poll, and please, be honest! The poll is anonymous, so nobody will know how you voted .

 

[Saint Frankenstein]

Only to really evil, malicious people. But we're all superior to them. Other than that, no.

 

[Elliott]

The word superior comes from Latin and means higher, upper.
It's used in modern languages like English to indicate something which is better, or of higher status, higher quality.

Honestly I have never considered myself superior to others. Or better than others. I consider myself unique, in the sense of different.
But neither better nor worse. Neither superior nor inferior.
Because we have all different attitudes and capabilities. And that's the beauty of diversity.

Au contraire...I have remarked that so many people don't mind even admitting that they consider themselves better or superior to others.
Even if it deals with people who have clearly an oversized opinion of themselves.
And this creates so much antagonism, unfair treatment, dissing and bullying at the workplace.


So I want to study the psychological phenomenon according to which someone considers themselves superior or better than others.
Just answer the poll, and please, be honest! The poll is anonymous, so nobody will know how you voted .

I didn't think i viewed myself superior to others, but the reality is the opposite. As long as my pride remains out of my control i will always be better in my own eyes. It's a work in progress.

 

[Estro Felino]

I didn't think i viewed myself superior to others, but the reality is the opposite. As long as my pride remains out of my control i will always be better in my own eyes. It's a work in progress.

I really appreciate your honesty.
But a good self-esteem doesn't exclude the esteem towards others.
They are not mutually exclusive.

 

[LuisDantas]

"Of course I do not.

Everyone else does. I know better.

Wait..."

 

[Stevicus]

Only those who can swim across Lake Superior can call themselves "superior."

 

[Estro Felino]

"Of course I do not.

Everyone else does. I know better.

Wait..."

There are many humble people in this world.
A good Catholic education teaches humility and modesty.

 

[Estro Felino]

Only those who can swim across Lake Superior can call themselves "superior."

Fantastic.

 

[Kathryn]

I say I don't but I probably do, deep down inside. Who knows? I mean, I don't FEEL superior to other people, but I know there are people I'd rather not be, so maybe I do...

 

[Estro Felino]

I say I don't but I probably do, deep down inside. Who knows? I mean, I don't FEEL superior to other people, but I know there are people I'd rather not be, so maybe I do...

By others I mean everyone else, to be precise.

All others. Indiscriminately.

 

[Kathryn]

By others I mean everyone else, to be precise.

All others. Indiscriminately.

Then I guess I do though I don't mean to, FOR SURE.

 

[LuisDantas]

In fairness, most people probably are somewhat better equipped to deal with certain specific situations, activities and circunstances than literally anyone else. Familiarity, experience and awareness have much significance.

That should not be confused with inherent superiority, though it is only human to fall into that mode of self-image anyway.

 

[sun rise]

There are many humble people in this world.
A good Catholic education teaches humility and modesty.

Humility and modesty are two separate things. And even when someone appears to be humble, their sense of superiority can fix itself on humble and consider themselves superior at being humble (humble brag).

 

[Elliott]

I really appreciate your honesty.
But a good self-esteem doesn't exclude the esteem towards others.
They are not mutually exclusive.

Of course not. It's just come to my attention that an important element of humility is learning to control ones emotions rather than being controlled by them. Many of us struggle with emotions, and i think learning to control my emotions is the best course of action for me personally. I think my respect for others will grow over time so long as i follow the guide set before me.

 

[Revoltingest]

To most.
Not all.

 

[Estro Felino]

To most.
Not all.

I see you as a deity, indeed.

 

[Sand Dancer]

All humans are composed of good and bad. It just depends on which one we exhibit more. I just want to be the best me I can be. If I compare myself to others, I tend to focus more on my flaws, and it makes me sad, so I try not to do that.

 

[Estro Felino]

Humility and modesty are two separate things. And even when someone appears to be humble, their sense of superiority can fix itself on humble and consider themselves superior at being humble (humble brag).

The problem here is that the term superior specifically means that a person is of a better quality that another, no matter what they do.
You are speaking of actions.
Of course there are people who are better at a job than others. It's objective. Otherwise there would be no grading system at school.
For example, I had 8 and 9 at history and philosophy (A-B in US grading), but I had 4 in math, sometimes 5.
But I did deserve that 4-5 at math. Because I suck at math. I am more predisposed towards law and literature.
That's what humility is, I guess. To know one's own limits.

Superiority is when you believe you deserve more than others because, no matter what you do, you are a god, and the others are nothing.

 

[Estro Felino]

All humans are composed of good and bad. It just depends on which one we exhibit more. I just want to be the best me I can be. If I compare myself to others, I tend to focus more on my flaws, and it makes me sad, so I try not to do that.

You're very humble.

 

[Revoltingest]

I see you as a deity, indeed.

Well, I did once have the body of a Greek god.
Now I've the body of a goddam geek.