When I hear people say "I did an excellent job on such project" or "I am the best cook (for example)", I feel awkward, because I never imaagine praising myself like this. But do you think the same, or do these people market themselves better after all?
2007-11-07 06:34:40 · 10 answers · asked by cpinatsi 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I'm not sure. I find it really difficult to praise myself, even when I do feel confident about something.
People are different though. I actually admire the ones that are confident enough to say it. There's nothing wrong with being good at something and knowing it.
Then again there are some people that really aren't that good at what they do. So in that case, it's either arrogance, or good marketing like you said. Sometimes it really works. I know people that have gotten jobs they're not qualified for, just because of the image they project, and the way they talk about themselves.
2007-11-08 23:35:43 · answer #1 · answered by chloe 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it depends on the context, although using words like "excellent" or "best" when describing oneself do sound rather egotistical. If I'm talking to a good friend, I might tell her I did a good job on a project (I don't think I'd ever say that I did an excellent job), but I wouldn't announce at a party that I did a good job on a project. With my friend, I'd be sharing a story about myself, while at a party it would sound like bragging.
2007-11-07 06:46:01 · answer #2 · answered by Kathryn 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-15 09:16:58 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I completely agree with Kate and Kathryn! It does depend on the context of the conversation, and how you say it. It is fine to say, "I love cooking, I make a mean chocolate cake!" You don't have to say, "I am the best chef ever."
Most of the time when I brag about work it is only to my husband or my parents. :) I figure nobody else wants to hear about it unless they're reading my resume! Then all things change. Brag away.
2007-11-07 07:01:51 · answer #4 · answered by Katie G 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Kathryn has it right... context is important in determining it.
One time I was around people playing a guitar. I mentioned that I could play the intro to "Sweet Child of Mine" and a man turned to me and said "It's got to be all about you, doesn't it, Kate." He was kidding, but it struck a nerve, and I never again talked about myself at that job. No one knew I am a certified medical assistant, no one knew I was getting great grades in my college classes, no one knew I was going to college, no one knew about my 4.0 GPA or my AOS degree for computer systems..... Because someone made that stupid comment which was not warranted, it stopped me from speaking about me at all.
These people will get more money and better jobs because they know how to sell themselves, know their qualities, and can negotiate better with potential employers.
I don't think you should keep your assets to yourself. If you did something well, just learn how to be tactful about your presentation... Don't brag, just communicate.
2007-11-07 06:53:55 · answer #5 · answered by Kathryn P 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think marketing has to do with self-confidence, which is necessary to succeed… but, on the other hand, self-knowledge is very important. A person that overestimates himself or underestimates others is going to be ridiculous (ρεντίκολο) soon or later… “Mporeis na koroidepseis kapoion gia poly kairo, mporeis na koroidepseis pollous gia ligo kairo, alla… den boreis na koroideyeis olous gia panta”.
2007-11-07 09:17:12 · answer #6 · answered by biohazard 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Christina, it depends on the intentions and the way somebody behaves so. I think that as adults we can understand the real reasons. It can be both, but it is up to us to approach the truth.
2007-11-07 07:00:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Honest arrogance is better than hypocritical humility!!!
2007-11-08 23:10:10 · answer #8 · answered by emiliosailez 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Xristina, you know me. And I might be the typical example of a person to be misunderstood...
I dare say where and when I am good, but at the same time I accept and recognise the value of others.
Why be always "modest" ?
2007-11-07 07:08:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 5⤋
to tell you the truth i always praise myself, but i have to be sure that i did it great...(as always)hehehe...joking
2007-11-07 08:28:56 · answer #10 · answered by Leonarda 7 · 3⤊ 6⤋