Practice what you preach

Every once in a while we all have crossed paths with a know-it-all who seems to be the wisest and most knowledgeable person present there. We all have been irked by such a magnificent presence not because we are jealous of their knowledge rather we are amazed and sickened by the fact which makes us question, "Is this guy for real? He is so full of himself!". Such imbeciles must be reminded of their folly and I think it is everyone's civic duty to make sure that person realises it! What's worse is when you are dealing with an issue, any issue, and this person casually walks up to you and hands you his two cents. Giving advice is fine and dandy, but what strikes me as really amazing is the fact that some people will offer you advice and will not follow it themselves ! Picture a scenario where you are feeling some sort of chest pain and this oracle descends upon you to help you with your problem. Here is what a snapshot of the dialogue may look like:

1: I am feeling some sort of a chest pain.
2: Goto the doctor and get it checked up. Where are you feeling this? Is it near your ribcage on the side?
1: Yeah that's it! What should I do?
2: Well most likely you have some sort of angina but I would suggest you goto the doctor.
1: Alright, I will set up an appointment soon. What did you do to ease it?
2: Oh me? Nothin' really I just let it pass.

Do you notice the humour and irony here? I sure don't find it funny especially when I am not fond of people encroaching my space and this I would consider my space. I have nothing against getting advice, that's fine and dandy, but what peeves me is that here is this person offering me advice but in a similar situation they would not follow their own advice. That is arrogant and rude ! People ought to think twice before dishing out advice!