Do you know someone who shows off a lot?

I do know few of such unique individuals. My parents used to be like that (just a little, at times). They built up their fortune by their own hands and since they came from a very poor family background, they're very proud of their achievements and also the success achieved by their children - me and my sister. But they're still okay. They sound more like proud than showing off. So the other day, I told them that maybe they should rephrase some of the things they've said in front of their friends and they acknowledged that. They said they didn't mean it because they themselves hate people who show off. Sometimes, it is the way people express themselves, which might have made others misunderstood. I know my parents are okay, and I'm glad I told them. As for the type who really love to show off, I have one in my office. He will go around telling people he has 100k cold hard cash in the bank, few 100k more in mutual fund, announced to everyone he's going to get married after dating for only 2 weeks (most people were shocked to know he actually found a girlfriend), declared all his professional certificates to the bosses during the meeting, told everyone he is going to so and so places with his girlfriend, and informed everyone that he just bought a USD$ 150 badminton racquet. But what he didn't tell people is that he is so rich because he doesn't have a house even though he's in his 30s, and he is still using a car which is about 10 years old. Well, I guess everyone understands that such people are just feeling insecure with themselves. That's why they need to show off in order to feel more confident about themselves. :)

I know a lot of guys that brag, but most of what they brag about is lies. They always try to one up people or make simple tasks seem so important. I think it really shows low self-esteem and insecurity.

It has difficult for me nowadays from running away the people who blow their own trumpet the louder they can.Yesterday I just want to say hi and try to be friendly with a new member of our school parent teachers association.I regret meeting him as that person took a lot of time bragging about the new door he has made for the local church.

i have a friend who always wants to have the finer things in life, her hubby makes good money, but when he gets paid, the check is gone by the next week, the funny thing is, is she can't make her bills, she'd rather shop the money away. it's sad really!

oh yess, who don't ? is so annoying when there are someone who shows off so much, i always try to accept everyone and because they have their reason to show off. and sometimes i wonder whether it is because i am jealousy that i cannot stand them showing off. but just try to be torrance because what more can we do?

I knew a woman who would throw endless in office parties (for Christmas, Valentine's Day, St. Pat's, Halloween, ect), and would give coworkers expensive Christmas gifts. Despite these lavish displays, she was in deep debt and lost her home time. After the first home, she was still able to buy another smaller home. However, the second time she was not even able to break even and owed the bank money. Shortly after loosing her home, she left town. I don't know where she currently lives. I hope she has enough money to survive.

My sister does not know when to stop talking and she goes on and on and on. About the books she reads the shows she sees, etc. I guess I should not be grumpy, it is a holiday after all. As far as spinach goes, what little I have read says it does wonderful with just natural manure, and lots of it, as well as cool temperatures and sufficient water. Maybe this is the first success your silly neighbor has ever had with spinach.

Oh my dad is awful about this with his garden as well. Now dont get me wrong his garden is great but he wont stop talking about it ever lol. But he does have every right to brag as he always has a good season.

Our neighbor at our old house used to run outside with her cell phone in her hand and call someone or pretend to talk (very loud I might add) just to see who was at our house visiting. If it was someone outside talking to my husband, she would hang around and even make an excuse to talk to them. I think she was 1) nosey and 2) trying to show off and 3) SEE IF THE PERSON VISITING WOULD MAKE A PASS AT HER. Sad!! This went on for years. I'm so glad we moved!

Hi positiveminded, I have a friend who is like that, but it her house, she is so house proud, it is like a show house, when you go to visit her, you are so afraid youare going to drop something on her carpet and I seem to just sit on the edge of her sofa, that is the reason I don't go to her place much and she complains about it, that house is not lived in, I don't feel comfortable there and yet she never used to be like that many years ago, its since she got married for the third time and work her socks of to be so materialistic that she has forgotton how to enjoy her home as it should be, what is the point if you can't relax in it. Maybe I'm just a messy person but everyone can come to my place and make themselves at home. Tamara

I know alot of people who show off a lot and it is not a good thing because it is also considered bragging and peple should not brag about what they got.