Hello everyone and a happy Sunday to u all to am writing on why do people see more bad than good in someone.
We humans generally often see the negative qualities of others rather than the good features. This is common in our everyday life whether in our work place, relationship or even how we judge strangers just by first looks.but why do people often see the bad in someone rather than the good ,why does this happen. I think maybe it is as a result of our lack of empathy, personal bias or social influence.the media plays a role in this social media, new channels, and gossip often highlight negative stories because they grab more attention. People sometimes compare themselves online when they see someone else's success. They start talking about people's mistakes rather than praising their achievement. Since negativity is common everywhere, people start to expect the worst in others rather than looking for the good. Sometimes people focus on others' weaknesses because of their own insecurities,when they feel bad about themselves they criticize others just to feel good. Sometimes people assume opinions about others. Once they form a negative belief they try to do things that only support it. For example in a work place if a coworker believes the other is lazy,they will notice every small mistake done ignoring their hard work. These beliefs make it harder for people to change their opinions even when there is good evidence.
Many people expect others to be always perfect when they are not, when someone makes even a small mistake it stands out for all the good they have done.for example in work place when an employee who does great work for years might be remembered for one single error. Because they expect perfection they overlook good action and hard work the person has been doing for years. Sometimes people just judge others without understanding their struggles. Some people may call the poor lazy without knowing their full story and hardship; it is easy for people to assume the worst.
In conclusion people see more bad than good because of personal insecurities,bias, social influence,high expectations and most of all lack of empathy. However, by knowing all these tendencies,we can change the way we think of others. Instead of focusing on others' weaknesses we can choose to see the good in people, the way we see others is a reflection of how we think. If we look for the good in someone we can find it.
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