Entitlement mentality is the belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment. It is that feeling that you have the right to do or have what you want without having to work for it or deserve it, just because of who you are.
This is how I look at people with the"entitlement mentality".
I personally feel that this mentality is a disease that takes time and effort to cure or treat, but it peace me off with people who have this mentality because they feel that there is nothing wrong with it and it's okey.
Some year ago, a friend of mine stop coming to work and out of concern I went to her home to check on her.
During our discussion she explained to me that because of her new boyfriend who seem to be doing well financial was going to take care of her even if she is not working. So she feel entitled to his money, funny enough the relationship wasn't even up to a month yet.
It's so partetic, i couldn't help change her attitude because her mind was made up.
Some people feel that they are so entitled to your money or gift just because you both have something going on or you are related sometimes you don't even own that person anything at all.
The fact is that you are only entitled to what you work for and earn and not what other people earn.
Another personal experience is with my Hairstylist, each time she finish making my hair I usually leave the remaining hair extensions with her.
So that day I decided to go along with my extension after making my hair and her response broke the caramel back she said "aunty You know the remaining extension is mine right?" It's was a question . I said no it's not yours it's mine I bought the extension and I paid for your service so I own you nothing.*
The next day I passed her shop and I noticed the way she greeted me was so different from the way she used to.
I gave her time to process before I approached her again though.
Many of us have this kind of mentality regardless of our educational background, and sometimes we see nothing wrong with it. It could be our family background or even upbringing that can be a major factor to this.
And this mentality isn't only with money it Also with how people feel you should treat them,and how accountable You are to them when it comes to bow You live your life, and sometimes this kind of person have no significant meaning in your life.
For the sake of my mental health, Everyday like a breast plate I wear "nobody own me shit" and nobody is coming for me mentality it helps me stay focus and give me peace of mind. And whatever I'm being given I appreciate it not like I deserved it but out of kindness of that individual part.
Nobody own me shit.
When these mentality is cleared from the world or people's mind the world will be a place free from hatred, Envy jealousy and grudges.