The other application of this rule is that most the time you feel something, nobody else knows about it. So don't get angry when people aren't responding to you. If you deceive your thoughts with your actions, don't get angry when you fool people. To say everyone is completely selfish is a gross exaggeration. That ignores all the acts of kindness, sacrifice and love that make the world work. But I would argue that most (not all, but most) behavior does work from the principles of selfish altruism. Selfish altruism is basically win/win. It is where helping you directly or indirectly helps me. There are a couple main categories where this applies:

Other's Perception of Your Behavior

<ol><li>Transactions - If I purchase a car, both myself and the dealer benefit. I get a vehicle, which I want. The dealer gets money to improve his lifestyle. This is the predominant form of selfish altruism between people who don't have emotional bonds. </li><li>Familial - Blood is thicker than water. We are designed to protect people who share our genes. This can sometimes shift towards extremely close friends and loved ones. </li><li>Status - Helping someone is a sign of power. Many species of primates will offer assistance as a sign of dominance. People act similarly, offering aid to boost their self-esteem and reputation. </li><li>Implied Reciprocity - Many relationships are based on the idea that if I help you, one day you will help me as well. </li> </ol>

Selfish Altruism

My headline might sound overreaching. Clearly a rule can't define something as complex as human behavior. But despite this, I've found most people tend to make the same mistakes. These mistakes are frequent enough that they create conflicts later. Remembering these seven rules will help you avoid these mistakes.

The Critical 7 Rules To Understand People

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