Not an expert, but...

In the previous article of this series we have seen the description for a particular kind of person, the "Snob", those who are constantly trying to prove their intellect or cutting edge sense of trends by demeaning others opinions and making themselves pass as something they are not, an ultimate connoiseur, by just imitating the behavior and views proper to figures they admire and disguising them as their identity. We've also pointed to some cues that might help you identify snobs via their conduct in relationship to opposing arguments. Now, we'll focus on different ways to avoid the trap of toxic snobbism, by developing empathy and acceptance of what the other has to say, as respecting the things that you might not like and not demean pieces of art just because everybody likes them. Let's begin by showcasing how to become more empathic with others opinions and how to respect them.

How to not ruin the party for everyone:

Just Imagine how It would feel for you to talk to someone that just ignores what you have to say about a certain topic and goes on a rant about why they like x thing better. Not good, right? Well, that's what an interaction with a snob feels like, so now you have an idea of what direction not to take. An antidote for this is getting rid of the thought that what you listen/see/taste is better just because you and a select group of people like It, as they're just a representation of the expression of someone just like you putting out their Ideas in a creative medium. You might argue that because a determined type of music doesn't have as much instrumentation or complex melodic Ideas or writing It is trash when compared with what you listen to, though It might cause for the other person across the room to pass a really good time and fit his/her expectation of a great song. So, at the end of the day, just respecting their opinion and amicably deferring to It, considering It as a healthy disagreement can work wonders, not letting It spoil anyone's day and just leaving you with enough energy to get to know the other person better.

Just Vibe

One day, whether you want It or not, as you're walking in the street, going to a family reunion or just shuffling through the radio, you'll inevitably find one of those tunes you don't like and you won't be able to change It to what you're accustomed to, so what you're gonna do? Whine about It? There's no reason to cause war because of It, as most of the time It isn't that bad as It seems, so getting rid of your prejudices can be a good idea for you. "Vibing" or just letting It be, leaving It in the background without paying much attention to It and just enjoying whatever you are doing are the right answers to these kind of situations.

I hope that with the information present you can learn to be more tolerant with respect to other people's opinions regarding tastes and subjective matters, and just appreciate things for what they are. As always, I wish you the best of luck in whatever you do!