Boasting about yourself can feel as rewarding as eating a good meal, according to a Harvard study. But as anyone with a Facebook and Instagram account knows, too many people are guilty of glutonny.
Have you ever feel that someone doesn't like you or maybe secretly hate and envy you? Maybe it's because of showing how luxurious and awesome your life is. Though you know that it is just appreciating and being grateful of what you have, you have no idea that you are bragging unintentionally and that's the root cause of why people doesn't like you. So here's how to share your news the right way without hurting other people's pride.
You Got A New Job
Don't post:"Feeling so blessed! I have the best view from my new office with my new stuffs to use at work."
Do:Change your title and company in LinkedIn and your Facebook About Me section. It's a less obnoxious way to spread the news. And besides, you are pretty sure that your officemates from the previous company you work for are your friends on Facebook and followers in instagram that's why most of them will get annoyed seeing your post about the new company you are working for. And besides, you will not gain anything for posting that. That's why never post or brag about it especially if you just recently resigned.
You're On A Vacation
Don't Post:"So embarassing, there's a special elevator to our suite. Check it out. #VIPtreatment".
Do: Create a photo album with a few simple details of the trip, rather than posting a barrage pictures one by one. This lets people opt in or out depending on their interest. And besides, seeing a vacation photo of your facebook friend appearing on your news feed all the time seems annoying.
You Volunteered
Don't Post:A picture of yourself raking the local hurricane-ravage park. If your goal is just to tell people you did it, you've missed the point of volunteering.
Do:Provide a link to a website where people can donate their time or resources.
You're Getting Married
Don't Post:"Today's dress was a disaster-no way I'm wearing sleeves. #bootcamp" Most people don't want to read every step of your wedding-planning process.
Do: Give occasional updates-anything genuinely hilarious. And after the big day, upload a snapshot from the reception and a quick thank-you to people for their well-wishes.
You Had A Baby
Don't Post: A status update about your baby genius's every single first-months ahead of schedule.
Do: Share your absolute favorite photos. Upload the rest to a Flickr account and email links directly to close friends. Don't make your baby an instant celebrity. Instead of posting videos and photos of your baby, why not practice weaning your baby.
You Lost Weight
Don't Post:"My favorite pants are way too big for me now :("
Do: Buy a belt. And just come right out and say you met your goal. You're not getting away with the brag by trying to make it self-deprecating. What you need to do instead is to serve as an inspiration and motivation to your followers and friends in order for them to achieve the same weight that you achived by posting some tips and workout videos to lose weight.
