In this opportunity you will be able to know some examples of negative attitudes that can affect your work, family and personal environment.
Being able to demonstrate a correct attitude in each circumstance can make a difference by favoring the different areas of our life.
What is attitude?
When we talk about attitude, we refer to the way we act in various circumstances, which in turn can have a great influence on our state of mind.
The attitude we display is a choice, it is not something that cannot be controlled, even though the events around us may be unexpected.
It is for this reason that the same fact can be assumed in different ways, for example, some people assume a victim attitude, while others become stronger and assume a resilient attitude.
Hence, positive and negative attitudes can be distinguished, depending on how much they are favorable for coping with daily experiences.
Examples of Negative Attitudes in Communication
Here are some more relevant examples that can hinder the communication process .
1. Believing that you are absolutely right
This type of attitude is usually very inflexible and does not give space to share ideas, since it assumes itself as the owner of the absolute truth, even making fun of the other’s point of view.
The impact of this type of attitude lies in the fact that it closes the possibility of listening, since the focus will only be on demonstrating that one is right and not on being able to really know what the other thinks.
2. Assume
One of the most frequent attitudes, especially in couple dynamics, is to assume that one knows what the other is thinking or what their intentions are.
This produces harmful actions and misunderstandings that are sometimes very expensive to repair, deeply damaging interpersonal relationships.
3. Predisposed attitude
Being on the defensive, either due to prejudices and past experiences, hinders being able to listen and be enriched by the point of view and perception that another person may have.
On some occasions this attitude is assumed with the idea that one is always being the target of criticism or bad intentions, when many times this has no relation at all.
4. Mistrust
In this case, it refers to the type of attitude of those who generally think that everyone who approaches them does so with the intention of taking advantage or asking for something in return
5. Fear
Another type of attitude that noticeably affects communication is the fearful attitude, since it inhibits, for example, asking questions to verify that the message is really clear.
Examples of Negative Attitudes at Work
Let’s review below some attitudes that can harm your job performance.
6. Passive attitude
Waiting for others to act or tell you what to do is an attitude that can even lead to losing your job.
In work environments, it is highly valued that a person shows initiative, leadership capacity and offers solutions to difficulties.
7. Not asking for help
Sometimes there is the belief that asking or asking for help at work can be seen as a sign of weakness, when it is precisely the opposite.
8. Constantly complaining
One of the attitudes that most negatively affects the work environment is complaining, that position in which there seems to never be satisfaction and always highlighting what is wrong.
9. Individualism
Even when a person shows proposals and is highly proactive, if he maintains an individualistic attitude sooner or later he will have difficulties with his work team.
10. Being late
Lateness is an attitude of disrespect towards others, it leaves a message that little importance is given to work or to the people who are part of the place where one works.
Examples of Negative Attitudes in the Family
Some attitudes can become extremely toxic and even damage the family bond.
11. Disrespectful treatment
Teasing, sarcasm and all kinds of physical attacks can cause deep wounds in our family members, affecting trust and closeness.
12. Lack of affection
Love and affection must be shown within the home in many ways, either through words or displays of affection that make it clear that each one is loved.
13. Lack of empathy
Empathy is fundamental in communication and when we show an empathetic attitude with our family, we can hurt the other through an opinion or criticism .
14. Manipulative attitude
Manipulation as a strategy to get the other to do what one wants can cause deep fractures in the family bond.
15. Make comparisons
One of the attitudes that leaves the most negative consequences for children is comparing them with someone else, without validating or respecting their own individual differences
