Conversational narcissism becomes evident when one person participating in a conversation always brings the topic back to themselves and only desires to talk about themselves.
In a social setting, typical narcissism presents itself in the form of conversational narcissism. Conversational Narcissism is particularly annoying to others as it causes others in the conversation to feel bored or unheard when one person keeps talking only about themselves and ignores other people’s concerns or ideas.
It shows others that they are arrogant, self-centered, and socially distasteful. Could you be someone who unknowingly exhibits conversational narcissism? Answer these questions to find out.
1. When talking, do you only talk about yourself?
2. How much do you value yourself in general?
3. How much do you value yourself when in a conversation?
4. Do you consider yourself self-centered?
5. Do you listen with sincerity to other people you are talking to?
6. Do others’ opinions matter?
7. What is the most exciting thing in a conversation?
8. Do you interrupt the people you are talking to?
9. Do you respect the viewpoints of others?
10. Is it ideal to always talk about yourself and nothing else?
