Characteristics of Difficult People Flashcards

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1
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Who tends to focus on the bad side of every situation, often voicing their pessimism and doubts?

A

Negative Nancy

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Who is convinced they have the best information or answers on every topic?

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The Know-it-All

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Who does not contribute much to the conversation and let others do the hard work?

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The Passives One

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Who wants their way and will do anything to get it?

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The Tank

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Who is Known as being explosive and short-tempered?

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The Granade

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Who show their discontent through indirect actions or words?

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The Passive-Aggressive

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Who is a micromanager who makes you question your every move?

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The Insecure Boss

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Who constantly points out all ways something can fail?

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The Pessimist

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Who feels like everyone is out to get them and doesn’t take accountability for their actions?

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The Victim

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Who knowingly or unknowingly makes inappropriate micro-aggressive commits?

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The Biased One

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Who is fixated on getting ahead and advancing their own career — but at your expense?

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The Political Operator

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Who believes they are more important than others and expect everyone to agree?

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The Narcissist

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Who is skilled at influencing or controlling others to their advantage?

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The Manipulator

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Who needs to manage everything to ensure it meets their standards?

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The Control Freak

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Who is quick to point out flaws and slow to give praise?

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The Criticizer

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Who focuses on a lot of grievances, whether it’s about the weather, work, or anything in between?

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The Complainer

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Who live for attention and excitement, often turning minor issues into major crises?

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The Drama Queen/King

17
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Who holds onto their opinions or decisions tightly, often refusing to consider alternatives or compromise?

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The Stubborn One

18
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Who does not follow through on promises or commitments, leaving others to pick up the slack?

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The Unreliable One

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Who quickly undervalues others’ thoughts and feelings, often without giving them proper consideration?

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The Dismissive One

20
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Who seems to hear but doesn’t truly listen. They may be physically present in a conversation but mentally elsewhere?

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The Non-Listener

21
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Who has a habit of stepping over lines such as interrupting personal time, asking overly personal questions, or not respecting your space?

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The Boundary Crosser

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Who thrives on sharing unverified or private information about others, often enjoying the reactions their stories provoke?

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The Gossip

23
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Who takes comments or actions too personally, often feeling hurt by what others might consider minor or insignificant?

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The Overly Sensitive One

24
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Who seems to instinctively know just how to irritate and anger us?

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The Button Pushers