Bragging Buggers

"Conceit is bragging about yourself.
Confidence means you believe you can get the job done"
- Johnny Unitas

Let's face it. We brag all the time; consciously or unconsciously. Some of us try very hard not to and of course there are the ones who tries to do it at any given chance; spitting all their days of glory to the poor chap who happened to ask where's the library in college. This reminded me of the stories I heard from my parents about this rojak man in a pasar malam in the neighborhood who consistently brags to them when they patronize his stall and soon they bought rojaks for all other stall but his. And then there is also this uncle who sells ducks on his truck by the foothill of Bukit Cheras. Another bragger of his organic, lean and tasty duck to justify his overpricing.

I happen to be an auditory victim of bragging buggers in college today. First it was about how this guy can operate Macintosh and Windows at the same time on his cheapo Acer laptop, making a certain impressed girl go "Oh really? You can do that? How?" and walked off. Next up was....herm I forgot.

Anyways, my point is this do we have to brag?

It is quite clear to me that we do have to brag or perhaps 'unveil modestly' during job interviews based on my past experiences. Explaining our abilities and skills and also achievements. But after some careful thinking, is that really bragging? Because if you've done it or you know you can do it, that's not bragging right?

What about proud parents who tells all relatives and friends about their son or daughter's GPA scores or honors degree? Aren't they just plain proud of their kids and wants to share the joy with others? This of course can be the real sharing of joy or being a show off.

Finally in the normal day to day interaction with friends. All of us have in some way bragged about certain things. Are the braggings necessary? Some has served as a good joke or two - that I'm fine, but those who really brag because they really want to brag, ughh! (Note: I have bragged for the sake of bragging).

Do people brag about their negative side?

I'll start with mine: I'm on the verge of failing for College Physics. Failing is one thing but failing the easiest physics subject available is plain humiliating.

I will now procced to saving College Physics.