How to Handle People That Brag


Conversation is a Skill, Master It!

One of the more frustrating relationships is handling a bragger or someone who boasts about themselves non-stop. It is very difficult to have a conversation with someone that never seems to be listening to what you have to say and only wants to talk about them selves.  As soon as you tell a story about what you have done, they automatically tell a story that tries to top yours, sometimes even before you finished with your story!

The key to handling a bragger is not to get frustrated but to have patience. Typically people that feel the need to “One up” your story or constantly talk about themselves are usually insecure. They are not confident enough in themselves to hear about the good things you have done. They feel they need to impress you with what they have done.  Most of the time the opposite happens and you get frustrated and are not impressed.

From now on, when handling a bragger, just let them talk.  Listen and do not try to out do them. Do not get frustrated.  Instead, have patience and let your actions do the talking.  Feel secure and confident in yourself and over time people will discover your strengths and will appreciate finding these qualities out for themselves, rather than you telling them. 

When handling a bragger, listen and be patient.  Don’t try to top their stories.