5. Blaming others for mistakes.

　　5. 责备别人的错误

　　People with low emotional intelligence have little insight into how their ownemotions might lead to problems. When things go wrong, their first instinct is to blame others. They often blame characteristics of the situation or the behaviors of other people for their actions. They might suggest that they had no other choice for what they did and that other people are simply not understanding their situation. This tendency to not take responsibility often leaves them feeling bitter and victimized.

　　低情商的人几乎意识不到他们自身的情绪可能导致的问题。当事情出问题时，他们的第一本能就是责怪别人。他们总是把原因归咎于环境的特征或是其他人的行为。他们可能会说那时的行为是因为别无选择并且其他人都不懂他们所面临的处境。这类不负责的方式也常令他们感到痛苦并受伤。

　　6. An inability to cope with emotionally-charged situations.

　　6. 无法应对情绪化的场景

　　Strong emotions, whether their own or those of others, are difficult to comprehend for those with low emotional intelligence. These individuals will often walk away from such situations to avoid having to deal with the emotional fallout. Hiding their true emotions from others is also very common.

　　不管是别人的还是自己的激烈的情绪，对那些低情商的人来说都是很难理解的。这类人通常会远离情绪激烈波动的情景以逃避可能出现的情绪崩溃。在他人面前隐藏自己的真实情绪也很常见。

　　7. Sudden emotional outbursts.

　　7. 突然的情绪爆发

　　The ability to regulate emotions is one of the five critical components of emotional intelligence. People with low EQ often struggle to understand and control their emotions. They might have unexpected emotional outbursts that seem overblown and uncontrollable.

　　情商的五个重要衡量指标中就有控制情绪的能力这点。低情商的人在控制和管理情绪这点上很吃力。有时他们可能会突然出现夸张且难以控制的情绪爆发。

　　8. Difficulty maintaining friendships.

　　8. 很难保持一段友谊

　　Because low IQ people often come off as abrasive and unfeeling, they have difficulty maintaining friendships. Close friendships require a mutual give-and-take, sharing of emotions, compassion, and emotional support, all of which low EQ individuals struggle with.

　　因为低情商的人总是表现的令人厌烦且不理解别人，他们很难维持一段友谊。一段亲密的友谊需要相互的给予，感情分享，同情，和情感上的支持，所有的这些都是低情商的人很难做到的。

　　9. Lack of empathy.

　　9. 缺乏同情心

　　Because people with low emotional intelligence do not understand the emotions of others, they experience little empathy for other people. They do not get what others are feeling, so it is impossible for them to place themselves in another person’s shoes.

　　因为低情商的人很难理解别人的情绪，他们也很少对别人产生同情心。他们并不能理解别人的感受，也因此设身处地的换位思考对他们来说几乎是不可能的事。

　　Poor emotional intelligence can wreak havoc in multiple areas of a person’s life. School, work, family, friendships, and romantic relationships are just a few areas where a person with low EQ will encounter major problems. If you think that your emotional skills could use a little work, start by learning more about the five major components of emotional intelligence.

　　糟糕的情商可能会对一个人生活的方方面面都造成破坏。低情商的人在学校，工作，家庭，友谊，爱情这些方面都可能遇到问题。如果你觉得你的情商还没有那么有效，可以试着从了解情商的五个主要因素开始(提高自己的情商)。

（编辑：何莹莹）