Fair warning: contrary to what it sounds like, the term ‘finger princess’ is not sexual. If you’ve been on the internet lately, you might have come across the viral Korean slang ‘ping-peu’ which literally translates to ‘finger princess’. It is popularly used for girls who won’t lift a finger to do a basic task and would rather have someone else do it for them. They ask the most basic questions, which would only take a minute to Google. A finger princess will never get up to grab the remote; she’ll just ask you to pass it even if it means more effort for you than for her. So, if you know someone who does this, or if you’re guilty of being this person, read on to find out more.

Who is a finger princess?

Finger princess, or the queen of delegation, is someone who makes the bare minimum physical effort. It’s not like she is incapable of doing things herself; she just prefers not to lift a finger. She is entitled, thinks she is cute, and is well aware of what’s happening and enjoys every bit of it. For her, it is all about acting per her convenience and participating selectively, which is a big red flag. Some people call this ‘soft girl energy’, while some folks are convinced that it is peak ‘brat girl behaviour’. The requests might seem small, but they need their own PA to remind them of things and do chores for them, explain every little thing, and so on. This puts unnecessary pressure and expectations on the other person.

How to spot a finger princess

See, there is a difference in being playful and knowing when to draw the line. It simply shows you are having fun but will pick up your own shopping bags without bothering someone else. That’s a girl who loves being baby-coded but also knows how to reciprocate the same energy. On the other hand, someone who acts bratty and entitled and is used to people doing things for them is a textbook finger princess. Here are a few quick examples that will help you spot the finger princess around you or make you feel called out.

1. You ask someone to plug in your charger when it’s within arm’s reach.

On some days, maybe you’re not thinking about it and ask someone to just do it. This could be a small, insignificant ask, and most people wouldn’t mind it. But if this is a pattern or general expectation from someone, you need to do better.

2. Opening jars seems tough, but angry texting at 80 words a minute won’t make you blink

If you’re guilty of doing this or know someone who finds the most basic tasks daunting and needs help, there is your finger princess. Anything that requires a little effort or energy suddenly feels too big. But on the other hand, if you need to send an excited/angry text to your group chat, you’d type away at record speed without batting an eyelid.

3. You’ll ask people to Google things for you even when you can DIY

You treat people like they are your personal Alexa or Siri and constantly ask them to look things up for you, even when you have your phone in your hand. You don’t make the effort to unlock and type unless it is absolutely necessary. You won’t even scroll up in the group chat to find something and instead ask someone else to look for it. Minimum effort, maximum annoyance.

4. You naturally expect people to just do things like it’s their job

Did you just go, ‘Umm, what even?’ Yep, you expect your boyfriend to hold your shopping bags, and you expect your bestie to find you outfits on Pinterest to recreate. You call your sibling from the other room rather than walking to their room. And you also get low-key mad when people question your ways. Sounds familiar? Let this hurt your finger princess ego.

5. You are aware of the menace that you are and you do it despite it all

It’s not like you’re unaware of your actions and do it unintentionally. Sometimes, you can slip up, but most of the time, you just bring out your cute baby voice and a cheeky smile and get people to do your chores. You are a menace, you know it, and if you’re still unwilling to change, god save the people around you.

So, are you the finger princess, or are you the one getting emotionally drained by her?

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