What is hostility, and what does it mean
The word misanthrope is derived from the Greek phrase “misein Anthropos,” which means “to hate people.”
Misanthropes dislike human contact and treat others with a flight-or-fight reaction. They either avoid them or approach them with irritation.
In kindergarten, we are taught to be friendly and kind to others so they will like us.
Growing up and interacting with people can have both good and bad results. It is often the negative experiences that leave a lasting impression on you.
Understanding the misanthrope
Fairness is the best policy. Misanthropes do not make bad people. Nor are they lonely loners without friends. Antagonistic? Yes. They do usually have friends, most likely misanthropes who share their disgust.
A fascinating theory suggests that hatred is a reaction to the deplorable behaviors of others.
Misanthropes, on the other hand, are brutally honest when it comes to recognizing others’ idiocy or pretentiousness and will not hesitate to call them out, often in their presence and without regard for “being nice.”
They’re hostile towards others who behave unfavorably because they think what they are doing or saying is fine when it isn’t.
Misanthropes are generally more intelligent than those around them
A misanthrope’s first response to why they hate other people is “Because they are idiots.” That doesn’t mean they are intellectual snobs who despise anyone with an IQ under 90.
If you look at the content, you can understand why people are allergic to the inanities and nonsense that dominate social media today.
Misanthropes dislike dram
You’ll need to be involved in the lives of others in some way if you want to interact with them. This includes the frustrations and drama they bring with them.
Misanthropes are better off ignoring people’s whining and ranting than dealing with them.
Introverts are more likely to be misanthropes
This means that they are more introspective and less outward-looking. Misanthropes tend to be introspective and bordering on philosophical people with a different outlook on life.
It’s because they don’t like socializing. Misanthropes prefer their own space to be quiet and calm, and they hate it when people intrude.
Signs you may be a misanthrope
Use these 16 signs now that you better understand misanthropy to see if you’re actually on the misanthropic end.
You love the Internet
You can do all your work online, watch movies, shop, and be entertained without interacting with anyone. However…
If you are interested in social networks, you rarely use them
You should find it appealing to socialize with others without having to stand next to them, but your antipathy has led you to unfriend more people than you accept if that is even possible.
Unfollow, unfriend, and report abuse are your three favorite Facebook buttons. You will use your old email to interact online and only share it with a few.
You cannot stand children
Children are just like adults. They’re less inhibited and often more self-centered. It’s not good news for the misanthrope, who can’t stand adults.
You’re invited to a friend’s child’s birthday party, and you’re in dread. Hearing the screaming, cries, and whines makes you want to break the laws against child abuse.
You are not tolerant of small talk
You can answer your ideal conversation by saying yes or no.
If the conversation becomes boring, you may need to run away with your ears covered.
You don’t like reunions
Other people worry about what to wear or bring if the reunion is a family affair. On the other hand, the misanthropes would be thinking about possible reasons to refuse.
You tend to move more around if attendance is necessary, as a spy would switch safe houses to avoid unwanted conversation or attention.
You will offend and have offended people
You’re not a natural-born a-hole because you are blunt and no-nonsense when you point out stupid ideas.
You are either the Red Foreman at family reunions or the Ron Swanson of your office. You’re allergic to people’s nonsense and will gladly debunk their falsehoods.
You have a lot of personal space
You are a misanthrope if you respect the concept of personal privacy and you give anyone who violates your space zone beyond 3 feet a death look.
Eating at your desk or outside rather than listening to the chatter in the cafeteria is better.
You can’t go wrong with headphones
You wear your headphones all the time to protect yourself from people when you’re in the hallway or on the train.
You also secretly wish to kill anyone who calls your attention to anything, despite your “busy” sign.
You think of recreation as an activity that involves little or no other people
You would rather go on a mountain hike than visit a busy city or a crowded beach. You also enjoy playing video games at home or reading a book.
You use sarcasm as your language
You’d have no choice but to tell them they are idiots if you don’t think other people will get your subtle hint of irritation. Creatively.
When conversing with someone who talks nonsense, you have a switch that allows you to use sarcasm.
You can also use “meh,” “tch,” and “right” to end your sentences.
You’ve got a bad case of road rage
You can easily become angry when driving because you think most people are idiots. You don’t know why some drivers are too slow or unaware.
You may yell at people, honk the horn and follow them regularly. Though you think this will change the bad driving habits of others, in reality, it just makes you angry.
You find it difficult to make new friends
Why would you want friends if you don’t like people? You don’t even like to talk to people. Others will probably feel it.
