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Bragging

mellowyellowgirl said:
See the lying baffles me because it's not real.

I can understand someone bragging about actual achievements but I don't understand lying to brag. Say I told you I had beautiful, genius twin girls who were champion figure skaters. I don't see how I can feel superior SINCE THEY DON'T EXIST!!!

Do they believe their lies? Cuz if they do that's a whole other discussion!
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I don’t know! Maybe they just pretend to believe each other?
 
Daisys and Diamonds said:
:kiss2: i bragged about Tinky from sun up to sundown
Gary used to say thst i made that cat out to be more than he was
But in my eyes he could walk on water and i worshiped thw ground he walked om
Possobly annoying to peope who don't understand the love someone can have for their furry best freind, but i don't think its in anyway bragging in a bad sence :kiss2:
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I would put that in the category of loving pet owner--not bragging. Unless you said the pet could perform brain surgery or something.
 
mellowyellowgirl said:
See the lying baffles me because it's not real.

I can understand someone bragging about actual achievements but I don't understand lying to brag. Say I told you I had beautiful, genius twin girls who were champion figure skaters. I don't see how I can feel superior SINCE THEY DON'T EXIST!!!

Do they believe their lies? Cuz if they do that's a whole other discussion!
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I've skated with champion figure skaters. Does that count? :lol:
 
If you have possessions or attributes worthy of bragging, you don’t need to point them out. They will show themselves to the world without you ever mentioning them. It is the truly insecure that feel the need to mash it in your face. I suppose they should be pitied for their insecurities but they are so off putting that it makes it hard to do! My experience has been that they won’t stop regardless of your reaction. There are just some people in our lives that we have to tolerate because of friend or family connection. The good news is that our reaction to them is probably no different than other people’s so everyone just sees them as dripping bores totally consumed with themselves.
 
I’ve never known a habitual braggart who wasn’t either a serious narcissist, a poser or extremely insecure. But they seldom recognize their behavior is unwelcome and so it continues. If anyone tries to point it out they are labeled as jealous, unsupportive, a hater, etc.
Have you ever been with 2 of these people in the same room? It’s a tough choice between grabbing the popcorn to watch the one-up show or jumping out the window.
 
Petalouda said:
This is very interesting. A lot of braggers I know have had a childhood of trauma that they’ve made it out of and managed to go to school, get a good job, etc etc. and generally fit in with a segment of society that tends to have had a good upbringing. It seems there’s a bit of an imposter syndrome going on with them and it comes out through flaunting their wealth, skills, kids successes etc. of course social media amplifies things much more. A part of me feels bad for them because despite their hard work in getting to a better place than they started, they still carry that trauma around and need constant validation of their worth.
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Victim mentality is a very real thing & I can honestly say that I had it.

It's truly so difficult to do the work that it takes to get out of that mindset and work through the trauma.

If someone does ever see themselves for who they truly are and see those toxic actions that theyve unknowingly carried into their "new" life you better believe they will be a tripple threat.

Not to brag, (pun intended :cool2: ) but experience is everything if you actually learn from it.
I think a boring life with everything gone well can only bring so much wisdom.

I'm not talking about working hard in school/at work but actually going through terrible things and unpacking that and making something magnificent out of that turmoil. Not monetary gain but emotional and spiritual.
 
Hi,

So, if a person on PS discusses houses, do we call her a braggart because she tells us she has a 5000 sq foot house, a mercedes(Sp) and her 5 ct diamond. Must people who have had success never tell anyone? That doesn't seem right. Lying is one thing, exagerating is another, but if it real, I never get annoyed. I want the truth. I don't think its bragging.

Annette
 
I have a coworker who brags. I used to take it personally but now realized it has nothing to do with me (as long as he's not trying to take my work). He would say things like he's the best at this, he has training, he has a master's degree etc. so I should be doing administrative tasks and he should be doing the substantive work. I used to get so riled up when I did something great at work and he would comment if I wanted a hi five or that he didn't realize I was capable of it. Now I try not to have him on my team...

I am guilty of bragging to my 3 closest friends once. We all grew up pretty poor but managed to finish college and got decent jobs. I was so frugal and worked so hard at saving that I had to tell them when I reached my personal goal. Haha, joke's on me because when they spent all their money they asked me for a loan.
 
smitcompton said:
Must people who have had success never tell anyone?
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Must they tell everyone? Repeatedly? Even at inappropriate times/places? Do they fail to acknowledge the accomplishments of others? Does the conversation always turn back to themselves and how fantastic they are, how much they know, who they know etc?


See the difference?
 
Its hard on a Bruce Springsteen site when people have gone to upwards from 100 shows ...and ive been to 5

Ive been front row twice and ive touched him - (his arm) not that he even looked at me
Its hard when it seemed like everyone else got photos with him when he promoted his book or had autographs and even conversation
Its worse when people have had my favourite song and don't even like it

There is definatly a mentality the better the fan you are the more concert stubs one has so a lot of bragging weather intentional or not goes on - how long someone's been a fan or their proximity to New Jersey

With diamonds and beautiful jewlery its different
I don't covets other people's jewlery like i do their Springsteen experiences
It gets hard to constantly be happy for other people who always seem to be getting the chocolate cake when i just want one nice buttered slice of bread
Kind of off topic - kind of not
 
I have a friend who is constantly posting pictures of every single present and every single luxury item she has accrued in her and her familys’ lives. When her babies have parties, she posts about ever single gift, especially about LV handbags purchased for her 3 year old toddler and 40+ pairs of designer shoes for a preschooler......I don’t find it annoying, I just find it laughable that she thinks posting such lavishness makes her feel so loved and valued. But to each their own, I just move on and don’t comment. That is probably the WORST way to react to a braggart, just ignore them!
 
jaysonsmom said:
I have a friend who is constantly posting pictures of every single present and every single luxury item she has accrued in her and her familys’ lives. When her babies have parties, she posts about ever single gift, especially about LV handbags purchased for her 3 year old toddler and 40+ pairs of designer shoes for a preschooler......I don’t find it annoying, I just find it laughable that she thinks posting such lavishness makes her feel so loved and valued. But to each their own, I just move on and don’t comment. That is probably the WORST way to react to a braggart, just ignore them!
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LV bags for a 3 year old ?

Im sorry, i would be calling your freind out
There are children in this country - a new world western democracy ' who don't have raincoats to wear to school in the winter
And im right wing and all for personal responsibility - (but its never the kids' fault)
Aside from this what does this small child have to look forward to of she gets such exspensive gifts at such an early age

Gary's grandson got a set of real golf clubs at 3 - the right size and everything
It would have been nicer if the giver (his other grandad) had taken him out for a game of mini putt once every few weeks instead because those golf clubs never got used once
 
Daisys and Diamonds said:
LV bags for a 3 year old ?

Im sorry, i would be calling your freind out
There are children in this country - a new world western democracy ' who don't have raincoats to wear to school in the winter
And im right wing and all for personal responsibility - (but its never the kids' fault)
Aside from this what does this small child have to look forward to of she gets such exspensive gifts at such an early age

Gary's grandson got a set of real golf clubs at 3 - the right size and everything
It would have been nicer if the giver (his other grandad) had taken him out for a game of mini putt once every few weeks instead because those golf clubs never got used once
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Off topic, but I disagree a little about the whole “you shouldn’t buy expensive gifts for little kids” thing - though I never had expensive bags growing up or anything, I don’t think it’s wrong. The only distasteful part to me is the bragging on social media. I do think that people should be doing their best to give back to society, but by purchasing luxury goods and putting money into the economy you are providing income to artisans and workers who can then provide for their kids. So consumption in and of itself isn’t bad (from an economic / social perspective. Environmental is another issue entirely). If someone can afford to buy luxury goods for their kids, why not? It’s only a problem if they don’t teach their kids good values like humility and generosity.

I do think that kids value experiences though, I know I did as a kid. So perhaps a balance between both is best. I know kids whose parents showered them with material goods who grew up to be insufferable, and others who grew up to be delightful! It’s the parenting, not the stuff, that makes the difference.
 
smitcompton said:
Hi,

So, if a person on PS discusses houses, do we call her a braggart because she tells us she has a 5000 sq foot house, a mercedes(Sp) and her 5 ct diamond. Must people who have had success never tell anyone? That doesn't seem right. Lying is one thing, exagerating is another, but if it real, I never get annoyed. I want the truth. I don't think its bragging.

Annette
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It ain't bragging if it is true... :bigsmile:
 
AllAboardTheBlingTrain said:
Off topic, but I disagree a little about the whole “you shouldn’t buy expensive gifts for little kids” thing - though I never had expensive bags growing up or anything, I don’t think it’s wrong. The only distasteful part to me is the bragging on social media. I do think that people should be doing their best to give back to society, but by purchasing luxury goods and putting money into the economy you are providing income to artisans and workers who can then provide for their kids. So consumption in and of itself isn’t bad (from an economic / social perspective. Environmental is another issue entirely). If someone can afford to buy luxury goods for their kids, why not? It’s only a problem if they don’t teach their kids good values like humility and generosity.

I do think that kids value experiences though, I know I did as a kid. So perhaps a balance between both is best. I know kids whose parents showered them with material goods who grew up to be insufferable, and others who grew up to be delightful! It’s the parenting, not the stuff, that makes the difference.
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Its not so much that its an exspensive present in itself
I just don't see it as age appropriate
My dad certainly showered us in presents , always the best they could afford
But a LV bag i just cannot get my head around
 
Daisys and Diamonds said:
LV bags for a 3 year old ?

Im sorry, i would be calling your freind out
There are children in this country - a new world western democracy ' who don't have raincoats to wear to school in the winter
And im right wing and all for personal responsibility - (but its never the kids' fault)
Aside from this what does this small child have to look forward to of she gets such exspensive gifts at such an early age

Gary's grandson got a set of real golf clubs at 3 - the right size and everything
It would have been nicer if the giver (his other grandad) had taken him out for a game of mini putt once every few weeks instead because those golf clubs never got used once
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I see what you are saying. And i completely concur. Quality time spent with a toddler is FAR more valuable than a set of kiddie golf clubs for a youngster that will grow out of it within the year.
 
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jaysonsmom said:
I have a friend who is constantly posting pictures of every single present and every single luxury item she has accrued in her and her familys’ lives. When her babies have parties, she posts about ever single gift, especially about LV handbags purchased for her 3 year old toddler and 40+ pairs of designer shoes for a preschooler......I don’t find it annoying, I just find it laughable that she thinks posting such lavishness makes her feel so loved and valued. But to each their own, I just move on and don’t comment. That is probably the WORST way to react to a braggart, just ignore them!
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The 40+ pairs of shoes for a preschooler sounds just plain wasteful. Hopefully, once the preschooler grows out of them within months, the footwear gets to a charity where other young children get to benefit from them.
 
Big Fat Facets said:
The 40+ pairs of shoes for a preschooler sounds just plain wasteful. Hopefully, once the preschooler grows out of them with months, the footware gets to a charity where other young children get to benefit from it.
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Back in the day the stuff i grew out of was put away for my sister and cousins and nobody was on the breadline or out of work or dressed baddly or in need of charity

No fast fashion in those days
 
Good question... I think if a person is just talking about their 5sq ft house and 5 carat diamond etc they probably think they are in people of the same category here on PS, sometimes we get some REALLY rich people stopping by with questions and move on... I've never thought anyone was bragging here, most if not all people here always seem proud of what they have and caring.. xo



smitcompton said:
Hi,

So, if a person on PS discusses houses, do we call her a braggart because she tells us she has a 5000 sq foot house, a mercedes(Sp) and her 5 ct diamond. Must people who have had success never tell anyone? That doesn't seem right. Lying is one thing, exagerating is another, but if it real, I never get annoyed. I want the truth. I don't think its bragging.

Annette
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HI:

Humblebrags are the most aggravating.

Incidentally, if a person only ever talks about themselves--is that tantamount to bragging?

cheers--Sharon
 
I have NEVER bragged- about ANYTHING.
In fact, I think I've bragged less than any other person on earth.
hehehe
 
Daisys and Diamonds said:
Its not so much that its an exspensive present in itself
I just don't see it as age appropriate
My dad certainly showered us in presents , always the best they could afford
But a LV bag i just cannot get my head around
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If you google search images LV for toddlers.....you'll see a ton of images of toddlers just like my friend's kids. They really make toddler size handbags too!
 
Most people I see do this have an inferiority complex.
 
jaysonsmom said:
If you google search images LV for toddlers.....you'll see a ton of images of toddlers just like my friend's kids. They really make toddler size handbags too!
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Gee ! Its like a thing :lol-2:
Well top marks to the marketing dept for that one !
 
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AprilBaby said:
I have an Olympic figure skater from my town. Nah Nah!
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What is the name? One of our customers was Brian Boitano's coach, I bought his book and asked her for signature =)2. A very kind and lovely lady. I am bragging right now! Sorry, couldn't get a better picture. Our daylight at 2:30pm looks pretty orange now. Very Martian like.
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"Quietly" confident I am not as I am an extrovert.

However, I don't like to brag as my parents taught me to be humble, using examples from my large extended family!

DK :))
 
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