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Adam Smith | December 21, 2010 | 8 Comments

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It seems that with everyone using social media these days, people are always informing others on what is going on in their lives. Whether it’s important or not.

One question:

What’s the difference between bragging and just telling people about the important stuff you’re doing?

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  1. Robin Matteri says

    December 24, 2010 at 12:13 am

    I struggle with this question a lot too. I wonder? I don’t want to be a bragger but I a) want people to know what I’m up to b) want to promote my work and who I am and c) want to know what my friends are up to. I guess it all comes down to perception.

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    • jackalopekid says

      December 26, 2010 at 8:20 pm

      maybe so…

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  2. Robin Matteri says

    December 23, 2010 at 6:13 pm

    I struggle with this question a lot too. I wonder? I don’t want to be a bragger but I a) want people to know what I’m up to b) want to promote my work and who I am and c) want to know what my friends are up to. I guess it all comes down to perception.

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    • asmithblog says

      December 26, 2010 at 2:20 pm

      maybe so…

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  3. Adam Smith says

    December 27, 2010 at 3:34 am

    It’s simple when you tell about “the important stuff you are doing” – it’s informing.
    When you call at middle of the night to say “I am in hot tub with a hot dog that has my name on it!” – it’s bragging. =)
    Informing has a positive value for a receiver.
    Bragging has a negative one.

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  4. Adam Smith says

    December 26, 2010 at 9:34 pm

    It’s simple when you tell about “the important stuff you are doing” – it’s informing.
    When you call at middle of the night to say “I am in hot tub with a hot dog that has my name on it!” – it’s bragging. =)
    Informing has a positive value for a receiver.
    Bragging has a negative one.

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