The Art of Bragging

[Little32]

Originally Posted by AKA_Monet

And YES. I will be angry if I am not seeing any posts from this "interest" in haiku. That means to me, this "interest" dislikes protocol, disapproves of hierarchy and is antagonistic toward merit or culture...

Not to mention that I never got my poem.

Back to the subject at hand; bragging does have a negative connotation, but that does not mean that we should not tactfully announce our accomplishments at the appropriate times. We do lose out on too much, too often, to not make every effort to make sure that we are rewarded for our efforts (here, of course, I am strictly talking about in the workplace).

On another note, when is "bragging" or accomplishment announcing appropriate in the personal arena. Here, I generally feel really uncomfortable talking about myself.

[SummerChild]

What??!! And for that, I am mad too now.
As far as I'm concerned, I didn't get a poem either.

SC

Originally Posted by Little32

Not to mention that I never got my poem.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by Little32

On another note, when is "bragging" or accomplishment announcing appropriate in the personal arena. Here, I generally feel really uncomfortable talking about myself.

By personal arena do you mean at work or in casual interactions?

I think it depends on the conversation. Don't be a walking resume` but if something is discussed where you have some experience, expertise, or that relates to an accomplishment, mention it if you feel comfortable enough to do so. Just mention it without taking up too much of the convo and either boring or annoying everyone else.

[Blacksocialite]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

By personal arena do you mean at work or in casual interactions?

I think it depends on the conversation. Don't be a walking resume` but if something is discussed where you have some experience, expertise, or that relates to an accomplishment, mention it if you feel comfortable enough to do so. Just mention it without taking up too much of the convo and either boring or annoying everyone else.

This is why the book I mentioned at the beginning of this thread is so valuable. There is a way to 'brag' without being obnoxious.

I bet if we were to ask the fellas about strategic bragging, they would have some interesting perspectives and tips.