I think it can be classed as polite to be empathetic at times towards others misfortune. But I am concerned if someone does not have any feelings of empathy or a below standard of this feeling.
I suppose one opposite of empathy may be sadism. This type of lack of empathy may need medical or psychological attention.
Its true that some people do lack empathy, I find this sad.
yes i agree. do you think it comes from being selfish or self centred? but at the same time, at times people talk about something which is of no interest to you and your too polite to say stop talking.
From trying to analyze someone else for many years, who didn't seem to have any empathy (or very little) I believe its 'self centered'.
Being 'polite' is a whole different story. It could be classed as polite to say to someone, can you please stop talking so much about this, as I have now lost interest in the topic. By 'putting up' with this type of thing would actually be impolite to the one talking, if he finally found out (possibly from others) that you weren't interested.
Politeness and manners can still have assertiveness as well. Empathy is something we all should have with maturity.
thats true. like if somebody is talking about something which is positive and helpful to them then we could maybe gain something by participating properly and getting insight into what theyre saying. but if its something which is either negative or trivial, in your mind, its probably usually best to not feign interest. but it depends who it is, a friend, or a stranger for example.
But I am concerned if someone does not have any feelings of empathy or a below standard of this feeling.
I suppose one opposite of empathy may be sadism. This type of lack of empathy may need medical or psychological attention.
Its true that some people do lack empathy, I find this sad.
but at the same time, at times people talk about something which is of no interest to you and your too polite to say stop talking.
Being 'polite' is a whole different story. It could be classed as polite to say to someone, can you please stop talking so much about this, as I have now lost interest in the topic.
By 'putting up' with this type of thing would actually be impolite to the one talking, if he finally found out (possibly from others) that you weren't interested.
Politeness and manners can still have assertiveness as well.
Empathy is something we all should have with maturity.