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The Best Way to Brag in Business and Beyond
Chances are, growing up your mother told you, "It’s not polite to brag." Was she right or is that one piece of advice that is not helping you succeed in the business world? Across five studies, researchers studied brags, complaints, and humblebrags (a boast in sheepish clothing) on social media and in job-interview scenarios and evaluated how people reacted to each statement. Find out what people really think of bragging and the best way to put the spotlight on your successes.
