It can become very hard to converge with such a person. They may argue too much for ideas that are not that good. They may not understand the alternatives too well. Their scope of knowledge may be limited.<p>Trying to converge "politely" can take way too long. And even so, they may end up accepting the alternatives grudgingly.<p>Just in case I sound condescending - I realize that in some contexts I myself may be this person.<p>How do you folks handle this?
I am such an arrogant person, so here's how to deal with me: let me have my
way, and gradually wean yourself off any projects involving me. Self-deluded
know-it-all's like myself do not rise within the ranks and get pigeonholed.
In the best possible case, we get fired, and that's what happened to me.
Still trying to figure out what to do with my life.
Id laugh, take them to school and back.<p>But that won't help an emormous ego which may activate mental defence mechanisms. I believe we all have an internal self image that's a best version of ourselves. Some more than others.<p>I would suggest not being hostile.