why we enjoy telling people off

[blueclouds]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/3601134.stm

 

[Sprocket]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/3601134.stm

I thought this statement, was rather to the point:

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"Psychologically this makes sense," he told BBC News Online. "We do like to tell each other off. It gives us a pleasing sense of superiority.


Ah controling others is a wonderful thing, eh?

 

[deputylinda]

i get to do it all the time...heh heh heh ...and they don't usually argue. beats prozac. ...(don't smack me, just kidding!) :innocent:

 

[blueclouds]

i get to do it all the time...heh heh heh ...and they don't usually argue. beats prozac. ...(don't smack me, just kidding!) :innocent:

Gee, you're the one holding the gun, I wouldn't argue with you either.
:blowkiss:

 

[vicktor]

Is that right? Why, I never would have guessed. :doh:

 

[Ghostwheel]

Why would it have to be a pleasing sense of superiority? Why not a pleasing sense of justice?