Some people are self-entitled. They think they deserve special treatment because of their self-worth, or that the world revolves around them. For some self-entitled people, this is a good thing; but for others, it can be very frustrating.
If you’re dealing with someone who has an inflated sense of self-worth and believes they deserve to be treated differently than everyone else, below are 17 signs that person may be self-entitled:
What it Means to Be a Self-Entitled Person
Selfless people are self-sacrificing they put the needs of others before their own. They care deeply about others’ feelings and would never do anything to hurt them intentionally.
On the contrary, self-entitled people believe everyone should treat them differently than anyone else because, in their minds, they deserve it. They believe they are better than other people.
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17 Signs You Are Dealing with a Self-Entitled Person
1. They think the rules don’t apply to them.
Self-entitled people feel as though they’re special and should be treated differently from others. They feel that the rules don’t apply to them and that they’re exempt from following any guidelines.
2. They’re self-absorbed.
Self-entitled people tend to be self-absorbed, so much so that they forget about others and the needs around them.
They only care about themselves and what they want or need at the time; they don’t think of those who are with them as needing anything too.
3. They’re argumentative.
Self-entitled people are often argumentative because they feel as though their self-worth is more important than what they have to say.
They’ll argue just for the sake of arguing, or even refuse to admit that they were wrong if proven so; self-entitlement can make them very close-minded and stubborn at times.
4. They go out of their way to serve themselves.
Self-entitled people tend to be self-serving and think only about what’s best for them, often pushing others aside in order to get it.
They’ll take the last piece of food on a platter if given the chance; self-entitlement can make them very greedy at times.
5. They feel as if they deserve better.
Self-entitled people often think that the world owes them something, or at least that things should be easier for them than for others.
They expect to have better lives without working hard towards it; self-entitlement can make them lazy and unwilling to work for what they want in life.
6. They have an exaggerated sense of self-worth.
Self-entitled people often feel as though their self-worth is greater than everyone else’s around them, that they’re better or more important in some way.
They tend to think highly of themselves and overestimate their abilities; self-entitlement can cause others to view them as arrogant at times.
7. They feel as though they deserve special treatment.
Self-entitled people tend to think that self-worth should equal special treatment, whether it’s because of their job title or something else that makes them more important than others around them.
They expect certain things and don’t want to wait in line like everyone else; self-entitlement can make them very impatient at times.
8. They’re self-centered.
Self-entitled people tend to be self-centered, always thinking about their own needs and wants first before anyone else’s; they often think that what others want or need isn’t as important as what they have to say or do.
They can be very self-absorbed at times; self-entitlement makes them egocentric and self-serving.
9. They believe they’re better than others.
Self-entitled people are often self-righteous, believing that everyone should treat them the way they want to be treated because their self-worth is greater than anyone else’s around them.
They may think of themselves as perfect at times; self-entitlement makes it hard for those who view life differently to communicate with them effectively or work with them.
10. They think they know better.
Self-entitled people tend to be self-righteous and feel as though what they say is right, regardless of whether or not it’s true.
They may refuse to admit when they’ve done something wrong which in return makes them close-minded; self-entitlement can make them hardheaded at times too.
11. They won’t own up to the mistakes they’ve made.
Self-entitled people often won’t take responsibility for their mistakes, even if those around them have been affected by them.
They’ll blame others instead of taking self-accountability; this can make the self-entitled person appear as though they don’t care about what happens to those around them or how things turn out with certain situations that arise in life.
12. They don’t tend to listen to others.
Self-entitled people rarely take the time to listen to those around them, self entitlement makes it difficult for these individuals to see things from someone else’s perspective.
They’re often only concerned with their own thoughts and ideas; self-entitlement can make others feel as though they aren’t important enough to be listened to at times.
13. They’re self-obsessed.
Self-entitled people tend to be self-obsessed, always thinking about themselves and their own needs first before anyone else; this makes it difficult for them to reflect on any flaws or imperfections they may need to work on.
14. They have a “my way or the highway” attitude.
Self-entitled people tend to feel as though what they say is right, regardless of whether or not it’s true; and always like to have things go their way. This leaves little room for compromise.
15. They think that their opinions are better than others.
Self-entitled people tend to think that their opinions are better than everyone else’s; self-entitlement makes it difficult for these individuals to see things from someone else’s perspective at times too.
16. They compare themselves with other people.
Self-entitled people often compare themselves to those around them in an attempt to self validate, and they tend to compare themselves to people who have less than they do.
17. They think the world revolves around them.
Self-entitlement makes it difficult for these individuals to see things from someone else’s perspective at times too; which can make them egocentric and self-serving at times.
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Final Thoughts
Self-entitlement is a growing epidemic in the world today. In the past few years, it’s been used as an excuse for awful behavior and has become one of the most common traits of narcissistic people.
If you’re dealing with someone who exhibits these signs on a regular basis, take note and decide if you want this person to remain in your life.
