Showing off and bragging can be a subtle way of putting someone else down. Sometimes it’s intentional, but even if it’s not done on purpose, it can make another person feel inferior or jealous. That’s one reason many of us don’t like to show off. We live in a highly competitive world, and we don’t want someone else to feel badly just because we’re feeling good. But sometimes that concern stops us from sharing good things that our friends, families and colleagues would actually like to know. Understanding the competitive component of bragging can help us deal with people who are constantly showing off and give us a chance to share things from our lives comfortably with friends, family and colleagues.
Posted on: Fri, 27 Jun 2014 20:30:23 +0000