“74 Outrageous Moments When Entitlement Went Too Far This March – You Won’t Believe Number 7!”
While you’re at it, make sure to check out a conversation with a mental health counselor and founder of A Braver Space, Gayle Clark, LCSW, and a marriage and family therapist, Dr. Paul Hokemeyer, as well as therapist and owner of Pathways Counseling KC, Laura Bonk, MA, LCPC, LPC, and behavioral relationship expert Tracy Crossley, who kindly agreed to tell us more about entitlement.
“A sense of entitlement shows up when people have a belief that they are somehow inherently deserving of special treatment,” says mental health counselor and founder of A Braver Space, Gayle Clark, LCSW.
Some signs of entitlement that she mentions include:
- Lack of empathy—struggling to consider other people’s feelings or perspectives.
- Unrealistic expectations—expecting special treatment, even when it’s not earned.
- Difficulty accepting “No”—reacting poorly to being denied something and sometimes resorting to anger or manipulation.
- Rule-breaking—thinking that rules apply to others but not to oneself.
- Complaints—complaining about being poorly treated or victimized and blaming others when things don’t go their way.
- Rarely saying thank you—not acknowledging help, sacrifice, or kindness from other people.
Marriage and family therapist Dr. Paul Hokemeyer adds that usually, the most apparent sign of all of them that a person is entitled is being highly demanding.
“They feel like they deserve the best of everything, the best table at a restaurant, the best designer accessories, the highest and most prestigious awards. They demand special treatment. They get incensed if they have to wait in a queue or be a part of the challenges of humanity,” he explains.
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