Some people walk around acting as though the world owes them something. This can make them difficult to deal with, especially when they’re expecting you to be on call 24-7 or give them all your resources. Do you have someone like this in your life? Here are 15 signs you’re dealing with someone who has a sense of entitlement.
1. They think rules don’t apply to them.
Someone with a sense of entitlement thinks they’re above rules and the law. So, if co-workers are expected to wear suits, they’ll show up wearing jeans. If there’s a speed limit, they’ll go above it and think that, for them, there won’t be any punishment.
2. They expect you to do things for them.
This person always makes you feel like you’re expected to do things for them, and they might even think you should know what they want before they tell you! Whether that’s getting mad when the vacuuming’s not done or getting upset if you buy them a gift that’s not exactly what they wanted, this is extremely entitled behavior.
3. They give, but only so they can take.
Someone with a sense of entitlement views interactions as transactions. They might be generous with you, like giving you a heartfelt gift, but they only do this so that they’ll get something out of it. They might even bring up the gift they gave you later, as a way to hold it over you.
4. They have a victim mentality.
People who go around thinking they’re better than everyone else tend to have a victim mentality. So, they’ll think that everyone’s out to get them or trying to bring them down. They might also try to shift blame so they don’t have to take accountability.
5. They’re always seeking praise.
The person might expect lots of praise and compliments. They get moody or sulky if they don’t get enough “likes” on their social media selfie or if you don’t compliment their new haircut. It’s like they’re always waiting for attention because they think it’s theirs for the taking.
6. They’re selfish about their needs.
If your friend or partner is someone entitled, they might always want to do things their way. They focus on their needs and expect other people to cater to all of them. Meanwhile, they don’t consider other people’s needs. Being in their life means never being a priority.
7. They lose their cool when they don’t get their way.
When things don’t go their way, Mr. or Miss Entitlement will lose their cool. They might shout at a waiter for bringing them the wrong mineral water or shout at you when they run late for an outing, as though it’s your fault. Wait, what? Talk about entitled.
8. They’re quick to cut people out of their lives.
People with a sense of entitlement have diva tendencies. So, if someone upsets them, they’ll quickly cut them out of their life. They don’t take the time to build connections with people because they’re too busy treating them like they can be thrown away.
9. They take you for granted.
Although people with a sense of entitlement tend to want people to cater to their needs, they take others for granted. They expect praise, good deeds, and thoughtful actions, and then don’t even say “thank you” for it.
10. They take credit for your ideas.
It’s mind-blowing when someone can sit in a meeting and use your ideas as their own. Or, when they go behind your back and pretend that they organized your mutual friend’s suprise party. It’s wild! They have no shame when it comes to taking credit for others’ hard work.
11. They expect help and support.
Walking around with a sense of entitlement can make people think they’re invincible. They might think they’re faultless and flawless, and expect others to mop up after their messes.
12. They exaggerate their self-worth.
Someone can’t feel entitled to things if they don’t believe they’re amazing. People with entitlement issues tend to have an attitude that they’re the smartest/funniest/most attractive person in the room. They might also exaggerate their self-worth in the way they brag about their achievements.
13. They complain about everything.
Nothing’s ever good enough for someone who’s plagued by entitlement. They always feel like there’s something to complain about, from the seeds in the crackers that get stuck in their teeth to the weather ruining their plans. It’s never-ending negativity.
14. They don’t listen to others.
You’ll feel frustrated when dealing with people who feel entitled because they love the sound of their own voice and don’t listen to what other people have to say. You always feel like you’re being interrupted and dominated in conversations.
15. They value their time over others’ time.
If you have someone in your life who’s got entitlement issues, chances are you tend to wait around for them a lot. This is because they think their time is more valuable than anyone else’s. Yikes. They’ll show up late to outings and won’t even send a text to tell you they’re going to be tardy. It’s all about them.
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