An inability to see the other side.
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You answer as yourself. Nobody on FLAPSS answers as anybody else.
Greed and stupidity.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 August 2007 source ↗
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Arrogance and entitlement.
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A lack of generosity. It can take so many forms—it doesn’t just have to do with money—so I’m always shocked when people can’t muster any at all.
Not having the ability to say sorry when they’re wrong.
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