Four Subtle Ways You Can Show Lack Of Empathy

The video discusses empathy, its importance, and how certain behaviors like 1 upping, shutting down conversations, storytelling, and unsolicited advising can demonstrate a lack of empathy. It emphasizes the need to listen, ask questions, and show interest to connect with others' experiences.

What is a core feature of certain personality disorders like Borderline and Narcissistic Personality?

• Increased intelligence

• Excessive happiness

• Lack of empathy

• High levels of empathy

What does '1 upping' involve in a conversation?

• Listening attentively

• Sharing a similar experience

• Interrupting with a worse experience

• Asking questions

How can you avoid 'shutting things down' in a conversation?

• By giving a closing statement

• By asking for more details

• By changing the topic

• By ignoring the speaker

What is the main issue with 'storytelling' in a conversation?

• It hijacks the conversation

• It encourages sharing

• It shows empathy

• It provides solutions

What is a more empathetic response to someone venting about a long commute?

• I'm glad you made it on time

• You should have left earlier

• You should plan better next time

• Why didn't you check the traffic?

What is the theme of empathetic responses?

• Being critical

• Offering unsolicited advice

• Being curious and asking questions

• Ignoring the speaker

How can you show that you were listening to someone?

• By repeating what they said for clarification

• By telling your own story

• By giving them advice

• By changing the subject