Of the many flaws that all of humanity exhibits, pride is certainly among them. Pride can be defined as a high or ordinate opinion of one’s own dignity or importance. Though in most cases pride is considered inappropriate, there are some times when it is seen as normal or even acceptable to obtain pride. This kind of pride being “authentic pride” (Wubben, De Cramer, Van Dijk ). For example, when one secures a long awaited promotion in their job, or when a parent watches their son or daughter excel in an area for the first time--these are times when being prideful is seen as normal. However, there are certain situations in life when possessing pride is seen as distasteful or inappropriate. This kind of pride being “hubristic pride” (Wubben,
