You should be conservative in descriptions of your success, lest you leave the impression that you are bragging, or have something to prove.

在谈论你的成功时你应当保持矜持，否则的话会给别人留下你在夸口或者你在证明什么的印象。

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We are tired of hearing you bragging about yourself, you little turkey cock!

我们听腻了你自吹自擂，你这个小蠢货！

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If you are shy or introverted (the term I like to use) then you may feel self-promotion is too much like bragging.

如果你很害羞或者是很内向(我常使用的词)，那么你就会觉得自我推销就像是炫耀。

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For women, LinkedIn is a wonderful platform to show what you know without looking like you are bragging.

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But do not go around the office bragging about how you are able to multi-task.

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You are more likely to hear someone bragging about the deal they got on a new car than selling the used one.

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