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how to deal with bragging relatives - konkeng & konkeng — Fri, 21 May 2021 05:25:17 +0000

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By: Debbie Meneses

Debbie Meneses — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 13:38:55 +0000

In reply to jm. I believe that there is a belief that one is invisible and boasting will occasionally help the person be “seen” by others.

By: liz

liz — Sat, 02 Jul 2016 17:07:16 +0000

I currently have a boss who does this. He knows I have a strong and solid background in H R, and he has none in that area. He is constantly telling me how much experience he has..in other areas. I just listen and smile. I think these people feel some sense of insecurity and need to express their skills, knowledge, experience, etc., just to let you know they are better, smarter, more experienced, etc…than you. If possible, just smile a d say nothing. If you say something, it is feeding into the problem. I know my skills, experience, talents, etc., and at the right time will make the move I need to…whether it be getting a job at the level I deserve or moving to another company. Don’t let braggers see you sweat.

By: Reese

Reese — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 16:18:31 +0000

In reply to Marilee. I have a sister who always brags. Last time I Visited her place she bragged for 2hrs straight about regular normal things. If someone else has an accomplishment in their life she always talks it down, if not in front of the person then behind their back for sure. It is a very annoying characteristic to have and I doubt that we will be very close. Lately I just thought that she might have a narcissistic personality disorder. It can't be normal.

By: Reese

Reese — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 16:12:34 +0000

In reply to Poca hontas. I agree

By: Marilee

Marilee — Fri, 25 Dec 2015 19:37:33 +0000

I have to leave a comment on the above problem with a braggart and the ensuing advice. I, too, had been a braggart; I have had this problem on and off for years; different times of my life it would resurface. The last major time really changed me and I gad a huge wake-up call. I had been frequenting a small consignment shop in town, and knew most of the women in the store. However a few of them seemed very snobby to me, so in order to make myself feel less inferior, I would start to brag about “my rich boyfriend” up North, (which he was); and also my singing. (I sing opera). I started to notice changes in the women and, one day I was actually set up, stopped by local law enforcement, and given a trespass warrant. I was floored. Needless to say, at first I was so angry, then hurt and deeply offended. However, after a while I realized my behavior was getting obnoxious and something they didn’t want to deal with anymore. Huge wake-up call, I have and did change. It really made me take a look at myself and how my braggadocio us ways were seen and felt by others. Sometimes we have hard lessons to learn. Better to learn than continue on to our own demise.

By: Poca hontas

Poca hontas — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 13:27:10 +0000

It’s called narcissistic personality disorder

By: suke stown

suke stown — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 17:29:54 +0000

I think people who brag are very insecure and childish. Just pity the fools.

By: Samantha

Samantha — Fri, 21 Feb 2014 21:06:05 +0000

Go Barry! People like that need to be told off because they don’t get it when you tell them politely. I know, I’ve tried. My co-worker is a major fugly girl who thinks she’s a princess and boats about EVERYTHING. OMG – My mom’s house is huge! And the kitchen is gorgeous and I’ve been to 15 countries and used to drive a BMW. Meanwhile if you took one look at her you would throw up because she resembles an ogre. So hey, I may not have been exposed to all the “wonderfully exaggerated” trips/life she has but at least I look like a lady and my face is proportionate! 🙂

By: kitkat31

kitkat31 — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 21:07:41 +0000

In reply to barry. Oh Barry, to say such a thing to someone is also incredibly rude. Talking about societies downfall indeed...