What do you think is the most over-rated human quality or trait?

Question

Overtly negative traits, obviously, don't count

Answer 1

Ambition.

People see it as a good thing; I don't.

It makes people ruthless and have no conscience; it focuses their attention onto only one aspect of life; it's often unrealistic, making the ambitious people always unhappy because they're not at the very tippy-top.

It leads people to ignore all the other aspects of life, and put their ambitions before other people, and other things, like simple enjoyment of things.

It alienates people from others, and others are in competition for position and acclaim.

Answer 2

Opposable thumbs.

Answer 3

Obsession with looks, a clean appearance is good, but the obsession is crazy!

Answer 4

Our abillity to sweat.

Our abillity to communicate.