• Preoccupation with fantasies of personal attractiveness, intelligence, unlimited success, money, or power

• An exaggerated sense of self-importance and talents

• A sense of entitlement to special treatment

• A deep need for excessive and constant admiration

• A lack of empathy for others

• A need to be recognized as superior or special

• Manipulation or exploitation of others

• An arrogant, haughty, callous, or demanding attitude

• A belief that others are envious of them, but inside they feel envious of others

• Believes only those of high status can understand their special and unique qualities

• Difficulty recognizing and validating the feelings, needs, and experiences of others

It is worthwhile to note that each one of us have noticed a few narcissistic traits in ourselves at some point in life. This does not however qualify as a personality disorder. In order for it to be called a disorder, there has to be a persistent pattern of the above and evaluation by a trained professional .