Narcissistic individuals can be quite judgmental, opinionated, and forceful in communication, because they believe that superior people have superior judgment. Cognitive processes, however, are characterized by categorical, black-and-white reasoning, striking confirmatory biases, arbitrary inferences, and generalizations to others. The opinions or judgments of others are easily dismissed, no matter what the person’s exper- tise. On the other hand, when the narcissist does seek input, it is typically important that their consultant have some claim to superiority. Interestingly, other “superior” people arbitrarily know what is right, even if the matter at hand is far afield from their expertise (e.g., a social celebrity can give financial advice—without any financial credentials). Out of their vehement certainty of judgment, boundary violations of all sorts may occur, as narcissists are quite comfortable taking control and dictating orders (“I know what’s right for them”) but quite uncomfortable accepting influence from others. Narcissists are puzzled or down- right angry when others do not obsequiously follow their direction. To be challenged or proved wrong can literally undo their sense of personal esteem and worth.