In the work place, it is a character assigned to someone that people give behind that person’s back. It is usually a comical, derogatory name or personality, weighing heavy on specific traits, such as a bad memory, meanness, or carelessness.
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Chekhov's Darling is a perfect example of alter–egoism: she gives herself up to her loved ones and lives solely by their interests and feelings. This is her way to cherish her own ego.
Alter–egoism is different from altruism. Altruism is indiscriminate selfless concern for the well-being of others, whereas alter–egoism is very selective: it is directed on alter–egos, i.e. the chosen ones, and thus retains certain qualities of egoism.
Alter–egoism is different from altruism. Altruism is indiscriminate selfless concern for the well-being of others, whereas alter–egoism is very selective: it is directed on alter–egos, i.e. the chosen ones, and thus retains certain qualities of egoism.
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Damn did you see that kid disrespecting his parents? - must be an alter highschool kid
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Why are your clothes so ugly? - this is my alter uniform
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