Narcissism is common

Features of narcissism are manifold.

It is very difficult to detect since many who have this syndrome do not subject themselves to proper examination.

I am not a psychologist but I heard this syndrome from a young guy whose father used to be the chief technician in the pathology laboratory.

I never had any contact with this technician except when he asked me for a research project, I duly obliged with a simple project.

I did some corrections in his work but did not listen to his presentation when it was delivered

He needed this for his promotion.

Looking back, he is a typical narcissist but he cleverly hid his traits.

By the way, I did not know about his son but  one day he introduced him to me on the street and mentioned that he needs to do a research project.

I told them that I do not discuss projects on the street but one need to make a proper appointment.

On a subsequent day, with a nice pot of Mesna Tea  I had a brief discussion and told him we would do a combine project and he need not worry.

Project was on Linux!

About narcissists some of the features are;

1. Sense of self importance.

2. Preoccupation with power not leadership.

3. Preoccupation of beauty (both sexes are involved and females are the worst).

I worked with one of them (female) in UK and it lasted only 6 months.

I used to do funny things to unsettle her.

One day this huge lady on high heels fell flat on the ground in the ward.

I was behind her and I had hearty laugh!

I have worked with several other nice female consultants before her and judged her as a neurotic but on reflection now, she fits the category of a typical narcissist.

4. Lack empathy.

5. Arrogant.

6. Impulsive

Unfortunately many of them end up as BAD Managers.

7. Exploitative for their own gain.

8. Try to be around with people who are supposed to be important or special.

9. Want to be celebrated of importance (in a sing song, dance, presentation or a pep talk)

10. Want to be admired for no reason or merits.

There are many other subtle features.

Moment one notices them try to avoid them since they slit you behind your back!

They are basically self centered!