Intentionally calling the self bad things.
Perhaps due to the fear of having to argue.
Agreeable that the self is bad, “insulting” the self…But high-level
people don’t do that because it destroys their reputation.
But it actually isn’t that bad, I think.
But the bigger danger is forced emotional labor, because the other
person socially has to not agree that you are trashy. It’s a waste of
time.
Pessimism awaits...