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How Narcissists Look

Mark Manson0:40

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There's a kind of a specific look to narcissists, and if you don't know how to catch it, you might be [ __ ].

First, there's a smile that never quite reaches the eyes. Narcissists often have overly controlled expressions where nothing genuine actually leaks out. They have intense, unbroken eye contact that feels more like a test than an actual connection.

The trick to spot a narcissist is actually very simple. You tell them no and then see what happens. A confident person will actually listen to you and become engaged and want to find common ground, maybe even learn something from you.

But a narcissist, if told no, will become angry. They'll become repulsed by you and they'll want to diminish you or show you why you're wrong until you change your.