5 things narcissists always do when talking to others--and how to
respond, says Harvard-trained expert
1. They don't ask you questions.
You ask someone a question and they happily dive into a monologue
about all that's happening in their life. When they're finished,
rather than reciprocating, they move on to a new topic.
2. They're oblivious to their excessive chattiness.
You're talking to someone who is so passionate about what they're
speaking about that they seldom pause to gauge your reactions. You end
up feeling like a convenient audience member for their latest
monologue.
3. They always bring it back to their own interests.
The moment the conversation veers away from them, they find a way to
redirect it. You share your excitement about an upcoming holiday to
Spain, for example, but without fail, they bring up the trip they took
to Italy three years ago.
4. They constantly talk down to you.
A friend or colleague uses patronizing or condescending language -- it
may be unintentional, but sometimes that can be hard to gauge -- and
it feels like they want you to see that they are the most
knowledgeable person in a room.
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5. They repeatedly one-up you.
Whenever you share an accomplishment, they counter with their own
bigger and better win. You might share, "I finally got that promotion
I've been working so hard for!" And they reply, "When I got promoted,
it came with a corner office and a company car."
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/19/signs-of-a-narcissist-and-exactly-how-to-respond-according-to-harvard-trained-expert.html
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