How would you react when someone boasts of himself?

Well the same situation has been faced by me a dozen of times.....nd i feel like just shutting them up! But u cant do so coz they can get hurt! But still what can we do!

I don't like when people act that way. They make it like they are all that and everyone else is not on their level..like they are better than the others. I think people should think highly of themselves but not to the point you're bragging about what you have, where you've been, who they know or even something as simple as a job title. When a friend acts like that, everything they tell me goes in one ear and out the other.

one of my former classmates is just such a person. he always thinks he is the best of all and often boasts of himself. i really don't like to talk with him but i never show it. i only try to stop his talking by pretending that i am absent-minded.

I met people like that too, but my first reaction is to listen to him or her. I do usually appreciate things that people did. But if it is over, I usually change the topic or give an excuse for them not to get hurt.

I guess my best response is usually tolerance. I have great compassion for those who have not yet matured to the point where they can get over themselves. If you give in to the urge to stop them, you throw YOURSELF out of balance. Try to find your center and your compassion.

If I were you ,I will laugh :hahahaha ~ i have something to do ,and then turn away!~

I have very low tolerance for ppl who are high on themselves like that...and usually regardless of whether its a friend or a relative I'm usually the type to say something like "conceited much?" or "will you EVER get over yourself?" OR "omg get over yourself!" and if they dont like it..too bad! MIND YOU if its an elder I wouldnt respond like that...I'd probably just let them have at it since they are elders and should be respected and such

Sometimes I do meet people like that. Though I have a lot of patience and try my best to listen, I would find a way of excusing myself nicely. We cannot change people, you know. I believe we just have to accept them as they are.

I really hate people who can't stop talking about themselves. Sad to say, I am surrounded with these types of people. I usually just ignore the topic and start a new one. I know it's rude but I have always discovered that these people are so thick-faced that they don't realize they're being insulted. So that's it, I usually change the topic or strike another topic (I usually start something they have no idea about) specially if I'm in a group. I also try soliciting other people's ideas and usually (around 90%) these 'other' people would rather talk about my topic than continue listening to those who boast. =) You can do the same with your relatives. Who cares if they get insulted. You are actually being insulted by them wasting your time on their illusions of grandeur. =)