Still Waters Posted December 10, 2011 #1 Share Posted December 10, 2011 When the office slacker makes a mistake that could cost them a pay raise — do you truly feel bad, or do you have to work to hide your smile?If you smiled, you've just experienced schadenfreude, a bit of enjoyment at the misfortunes of others.And now researchers know more about why we experience this seemingly odd emotion. Turns out, it can be a sure way to make you feel better about yourself. It's a self-affirming boost. Read more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilly Posted December 10, 2011 #2 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Well, if a person brought the failure upon themself due to personal laziness or bad behaviour, then I'd probably smirk a bit. However, I feel no joy when I see others fail due to no fault of their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Right Wing Posted December 10, 2011 #3 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Well, if a person brought the failure upon themself due to personal laziness or bad behaviour, then I'd probably smirk a bit. However, I feel no joy when I see others fail due to no fault of their own. I agree If I see a good person get run over by a truck I'm deeply moved by their ordeal and feel for them. However if I see an evil person get run over a truck I see it as karma and laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rashore Posted December 10, 2011 #4 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Well, if a person brought the failure upon themself due to personal laziness or bad behaviour, then I'd probably smirk a bit. However, I feel no joy when I see others fail due to no fault of their own. I agree too. There's a difference between taking enjoyment of someone getting their just desserts, and taking enjoyment from a persons misfortune. Personally, I don't think I take much pleasure in just desserts, more of a exasperation of "Well, what did you expect would happen?". I might smile about it, but it's more of a ironic smile rather than a happy, I feel better about myself smile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d e v i c e Posted December 11, 2011 #5 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Did you see the photo they had of the 'office slacker'? She could slack all she likes and it wouldn't bother me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilly Posted December 11, 2011 #6 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Did you see the photo they had of the 'office slacker'? She could slack all she likes and it wouldn't bother me. Would you feel the same way if a super handsome male employee was allowed to slack all he likes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d e v i c e Posted December 11, 2011 #7 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Would you feel the same way if a super handsome male employee was allowed to slack all he likes? No I wouldn't. Not at all, lol. But you see, that's just human nature. And I think really the article was just trying to put a positive spin on the fact that people - whether we like it or not - have a slightly sadistic side that we dont want to admit exists. Just call a spade a spade I say Lilly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xYlvax Posted December 11, 2011 #8 Share Posted December 11, 2011 I laugh all the time when people are pulled over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Fluffs Posted December 11, 2011 #9 Share Posted December 11, 2011 I for one, always enjoy the misfortune of others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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