Personality

Field Guide to the Snob: Some Like It Haute

Why some people look down on those less cultured. Of course, others just have lofty tastes.

By Adelle Waldman, published on May 01, 2009 - last reviewed on June 19, 2009
  • A grandiose sense of self-importance and the need to be recognized by others as superior
  • A belief that one should associate oneself only with other special or high-status people or institutions
  • A lack of empathy
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