I work with someone who is very arrogant. I really dislike him for many reasons and I make it known I can’t stand him. I tell him he sucks and I constantly correct his behavior, even the most minor mistakes he makes because I know he hates it. I dont think I would mind the arrogance if he was actually good at the job, but he’s not so it’s unfounded and that’s what pisses me off.
I don't need to handle it. I'm just gifted like that. I know the rest of you can't understand it, but arrogance simply doesn't touch me--never has; never will.
(Let me clarify that's a joke, just in case, although I do reckon many arrogant people either don't recognize it in themselves or don't view it as negative.)
Perhaps you could say there but for the grace of God go I and simply accept it.
Alternatively you could feed their arrogance, gently, subtly and respectfully at first. Then, over time ratchet it up one notch at a time until the point is passed when it becomes only too apparent that you are merely toying with them. You could then, if you are of such a mind, continue to increase the intensity of the treatment until the arrogant one either goes away or suffers a mental breakdown from which he may possibly emerge a reformed character with nicer nature. (But not likely I think).
This post was edited by Nyse Elias at March 4, 2018 2:58 PM MST