The 19 Most Frequent Negative Attitudes in People

Last Updated on March 16, 2023 by Mike Robinson

A person’s negative attitudes affect their behavior toward others. In other words, if a person has a negative attitude, she will likely exhibit behaviors that are detrimental to herself and others. They are depicted in all aspects of life, including as a couple, with children, as friends, and at work.

The 19 Most Frequent Negative Attitudes in People — People with positive attitudes are more productive at work and home.

Famous People with the Right Attitudes

Look at the data of some of the most influential, wealthiest, and most money-giving people in the world:

Amancio Ortega stopped studying at age 14. He is the founder of Inditex, the richest person in Europe and the third richest in the world.

Richard Branson stopped studying at age 16. He is the founder of the Virgin Group, the first company to offer space travel.

Francoir Pinault, France’s third richest man, left high school in 1947. He owns Gucci, Samsonite, and Puma.

Bill Gates, who has been the first or second richest man in the world for 10 years, did not finish his Harvard career.

Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, did not finish his career at Harvard.

Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple, also did not finish the race.

In fact, of the five richest men in the world—Carlos Slim, Bill Gates, Amancio Ortega, Warren Buffett, and Larry Ellison—only Slim and Buffett have university degrees.

I am aware that there are people who will criticize them, even though they probably use their products. On the other hand, here are some statistics about their donations:

Bill and Melinda Gates, worth $ 76 billion, will leave $ 10 million to their children. The rest will be donated to charitable causes.

Of the $ 74 billion Warren Buffett has, about $2,000 will be left to his children; the rest will be donated to charitable causes.

Mark Zuckerberg and Larry Ellison have also pledged to donate half of their fortunes.

Carlos Slim has donated more than 2,000 million dollars.

In 2014, Amancio Ortega donated 20 million euros to the NGO Caritas.

These people have worked hard to get their wealth. The problem is in organizations, institutions, and public figures (who each think come to mind) who want to cover themselves with public money through revolving doors (from the government to the company) and fraudulent contracts.

I have already made my opinion on the attitude clear. Which is yours? Comment at the end of the article. I’m interested!

” Negative attitudes are small things that makes a big difference.” Winston Churchill

20 negative attitudes to avoid.

(They are often displayed at work, at school, and in everyday life.)

You may also be interested in this article about toxic people.

1-Speak negatively

People with negative attitudes will insult you on the street, do you really care? Would you be worried if you got up and found in the mailbox of your house or apartment a folio saying that you had one day to live?

Such is the power of language. Therefore, use it in your favor and speak to yourself in a kind and lively way.

“The only disability in life is a bad attitude.” -Scott Hamilton.

2. Perceive the negative aspects of any situation.

There are people who complain and say what a bad time it is. When there’s sunshine, and it says it’s unpleasant heat.

Actually, the situation does not matter as much as your interpretation of it. A rainy day can be excellent for resting or enjoying the rain, and a hot day can also be excellent for resting and enjoying the sun. It all depends on your interpretation.

“Being interested in seasonal changes is a happier state than always being in love with spring.” -George Santayana.

3: Compare yourself to others and always come out badly.

Comparison with others usually results in discomfort and can cause stress, depression, or anxiety. However, in my opinion, it does not make much sense because it leads to no results, only psychological distress.

It will only make sense to compare yourself if you want to improve and do so with a good attitude and without negative feelings.

It would be the case, for example, if you compare yourself to Michael Jordan if you study it a lot because you want to get as far as him. So, Michael Jordan would be a role model, and you would admire him (a positive feeling); you would not envy him.

4: Thinking too much about the past … and not learning

I think it is much more appropriate to reflect in order to learn, act, and settle into learned behaviors than to continually regret thinking about the past.

I much prefer someone who steals me $1,000 and returns them to me asking for forgiveness to someone who steals one euro, asks for a lifetime of forgiveness, and does not return them. Does it sound like a public character?

To say that it is difficult and not to try.

As Nelson Mandela said, ” It seems impossible until it is done.” And even if it is not done, it is still worth trying. The worst thing is not to try it because it is difficult.

“Excellence is not a skill, it’s an attitude.” Ralph Marston.

7-Blaming others for your misfortunes

Consider the following case of Manuel and Antonio:

Manuel says that he is doing wrong because of the state, because his parents are humble, and because the thing is very bad. Antonio says that the government is a disaster, but that he also has responsibility for his situation. He went to Australia to find work and found it.

Manuel has blamed everyone except himself. Therefore, believing that he could do nothing, he has not mobilized. Antonio, believing that part of his situation is his responsibility, has mobilized and achieved results.

Cases like these will be found around the world. A strong mental attitude will create more miracles than any wonderful drug. -Patricia Neal.

8-Tell others that you can not

I believe that this is one of the worst negative attitudes of all; in fact, to me, it has touched me, and in particular, it was a woman who did not contribute to anything.

This goes both ways. Do not tell others that you cannot do something, much less if you feel like it, but much more importantly, you should not tell yourself that you cannot achieve anything.

“Virtually nothing is impossible in this world if you put your mind to it and maintain a positive attitude,” says Lou Holtz.

9: Not being grateful

Everyone likes to be treated well, and do not forget to be grateful.

After all, nobody is forced to behave kindly toward someone, so the least you can do is say “thank you” and have a positive attitude. Nor would it be wrong to not forget the favors some people do.

10-Despise others

Actually, despising someone is a symptom of low self-esteem. Someone is despised for feeling above himself and elevating the ego in that way, although in reality, he would be building self-esteem with feet of mud.

You have to love yourself, but do not despise people.

“I’ve never met a man so ignorant that I could not learn anything from him.” Galileo Galilei.

11—Have it all and still complain.

The most extreme example of this is the typical “potato child,” who has everything but always complains. The problem is that it extends, in some cases, up to almost 30 years or more.

I believe that in many cases, it is the responsibility of the parents, although, after a certain age, adults are 100% responsible for themselves.

12) Criticize those who overtake you in something.

Is it not smarter to admire someone than to criticize him? If you want to be a designer, is it not smarter to admire the greats of fashion? That way, you would learn from them.

Do not fall into this trap, and do not get carried away by what other people usually do. Admire people who have achieved what you would like and learn from them.

13-Believing those others owe you something

The reality is that nobody owes anything (unless you have borrowed something). You do not have to wait for someone to smile or ask you how you are. Maybe you do not feel like it, this sad or so, although in any case, you do not have to do it.

Therefore, I think that it is better to forget to think badly in these cases. Then you yourself will decide if you “give something” with a good attitude or not, but neither you nor I are bound.

14: To infect others with your bad attitude

It is scientifically known that negative attitudes are contagious. It is true that this is not completely in your control, although to some extent you can avoid “infecting others”.

If you have to eat and you have had a bad day, you may not “talk” too much, although it is not necessary to vent with your food companion.

Attitudes are contagious. Is it worth it to get yours? “Dennis and Wendy Manning

15—Comment on the negative and never on the positive.

Do you not find it unpleasant for someone to tell you something negative about your personality or behavior and never say something positive?

Surely it has happened to you; it is something that happens very often because we are accustomed to complaining but not to communicating the positives of others. As if the positive were taken for granted.

16: Do not respect others and talk in a rude way.

This, I think, is also very bad taste. It is very unpleasant to listen to someone who speaks in bad tones, with an excessively loud voice, or who insults.

However, it is something that can be easily seen on TV on many channels. But that does not mean you will fall too.

17: Wanting others to be like you

You do not have to be like others, much less please others, but others do not have to be like you.

Every person has the right to be what he or she wants, as long as he or she does not harm anyone, of course.

18-Mockery

This is a negative attitude, though, towards others, which can be even worse.

19-Always want to please

Seeking approval is also a bad attitude that is difficult to realize.

These are negative attitudes because it will make you feel bad because you will live for others instead of yourself. It is very well described in Wayne Dyer’s book.