Pride and arrogance. At first glance, synonyms. But there is a chasm between them. Healthy pride is a sense of self-respect, respect for oneself without belittling others. Arrogance is contempt for others, conviction of one's superiority. One uplifts, the other destroys. In this article, we will discuss where the line is drawn, why arrogant people are unhappy, and how not to confuse pride with arrogance. What is pride Pride comes in different forms. There is "I am proud of my son" — joy for another's achievements. There is "I am proud of my work" — satisfaction from the results of one's labor. There is "healthy pride" — adequate self-esteem, knowledge of one's strengths. Such pride does not prevent noticing others' successes and acknowledging one's mistakes. It gives stability: you are not knocked off your feet by criticism, but you do not get carried away. Psychologists call this "self-esteem" in contrast to narcissism. Pride is an internal pillar that does not need constant nourishment from the outside. What is arrogance Arrogance is a protective mask. Behind it often lies low self-esteem, fear of being rejected, uncertainty. An arrogant person constantly compares himself to others and finds a reason to elevate himself. He devalues others' achievements, cannot sincerely rejoice for others, considers himself unique. His favorite phrases: "this is too simple for me," "you won't understand this," "I don't need your help." Arrogance repels people, ruins relationships, hinders a career. At the same time, the arrogant person often does not notice his behavior or considers it normal. Differences in behavior A proud person: listens to the interlocutor, does not interrupt. May admit that he does not know the answer. Respects others' opinions, even if he does not agree. Does not boast. Accepts compliments with dignity. Arrogant: interrupts, belittles ("this is all nonsense"), does not listen, waits for his turn to speak. Boasts about connections, money, intelligen ... Read more