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9 Subtle Things That Reveal a Lack of Character in Someone

Hidden traits that speak volumes about a person’s integrity and how to spot them before it’s too late.

Victor Mong
8 min readJan 24, 2025
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You don’t know who someone is until you spend enough time with them. Sure, they might look cool on the outside — confident and polished.

But just like how a pretty apple can hide a rotten core, there are subtle behaviors and habits that expose the true character of a person.

I’ve spent years watching people (not in a creepy way, I promise) and I’ve noticed certain patterns that often hint at questionable character.

These aren’t the glaringly obvious things like stealing or lying. No, these are the more insidious clues that often go unnoticed until it’s too late.

They Don’t Care About Who They Get Close To

We choose the people we allow into our personal and professional spaces based on their character.

At first, someone’s appearance, charm, or shared interests might attract us. However, it’s their character that ultimately determines if they stay in our lives and for how long.

People with strong character are intentional about their relationships. They understand that the…

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Victor Mong
Victor Mong

Written by Victor Mong

I write about human potential, building a life you want & mastering your mind || info.victormong@gmail.com

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