Posted by jujube on November 12, 2004, at 16:42:49
In reply to Thanx for making me think... » Miss Honeychurch, posted by 64bowtie on November 12, 2004, at 1:54:53
I may be off base here and am sorry if I offend anyone, but to me bragging has a negative connotation, whereas praising has a positive one. When I think of someone bragging, I think of someone with low self-esteem who is trying to make themselves look good in others eyes or make themselves look better than others. But praise is an acknowledgement of something well done - whether it is a task, a job, an artistic or athletic endeavour, etc. We praise our colleagues, staff, friends and family all the time. So, we should be able to verbalize and give ourselves the praise we deserve when we feel that we have accomplished something for which we should feel proud. A little praise goes a long way.
Tamara
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> > My T said one of my problems was that I didn't brag enough.
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> <<< Sounds like T trying to get you away from self-deprecating...
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> > So I think the bragging bit is a fine line.
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> <<< I intuitively agree, but need more thought...
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> > But is bragging a little to your coworkers that you did a good job on a project or handled a situation well...
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> <<< I immediately pictured a solution: Bragging about work related issues is safe, whereas bragging about most anything extracurricular is out of place and is probably inappropriate...
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> Wadda ya' think?
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> Rod
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