Self-esteem
The person's self-esteem also plays a role. While those with positive self-esteem respond to reciprocal liking, those with negative self-esteem seem to prefer working with people who are critical of them.
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Famous quotes containing the word self-esteem:
“Children who have a poor self-esteem tend to be more prejudiced; those with higher self-esteem are more open-minded.”
—Verna Simpkins (20th century)
“if self-esteem were easy to impart, everyone would have it.”
—Fred G. Gosman (20th century)
“Self-esteem is the real magic wand that can form a child’s future. A child’s self-esteem affects every area of her existence, from friends she chooses, to how well she does academically in school, to what kind of job she gets, to even the person she chooses to marry.”
—Stephanie Martson (20th century)