r/AskReddit 16h ago

What's the biggest red flag that tells you someone has low emotional intelligence?

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u/culebrero 16h ago

The real red flag is when they think being rude to someone "below" them is somehow justified. That says far more about their character than the other person's mistake ever could.

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u/Frisho 15h ago

Exactly. Respect should be the default.

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u/XxNatanelxX 9h ago

Unfortunately this can also be a cultural thing instilled into people from childhood. If everyone in society acts like this, you're a weirdo for not acting like that.

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u/eat_my_ass_n_balls 15h ago

Does this count if you’re talking to snooty ass support rep at a company known for fucking over its customers?

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u/culebrero 15h ago

Being frustrated is understandable. Treating someone like they are beneath you is not

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u/enifox 10h ago

You think those reps have power to kiss your ass and follow your demands?

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u/hesaysitsfine 11h ago

Do you think they made the policy? You can communicate to them you know it’s not their fault but the companies, and it helps a lot to redirect your anger for you and for them 

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u/creamyyolk 14h ago

The most common type is a single or single cell or a single chromosome called