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You’ve likely encountered the humble brag before — boasting （吹嘘） disguised as a complaint, such as: “I’ m having such a stressful day. I got two job offers and I don’t know what to do. ”
This is atypical example of humble bragging, a term coined by comedic writer Harris Wittels referring to “a specific type of boast that allows the offender to broadcast their achievements without the necessary shame and guilt that should normally accompany such claims. ” In simpler terms, it’s away to disguise a boast with some humility.
Humble bragging comes in two different forms. The first is humility-based, an example being, “can’t believe I got the highest grade in my class”. The second type comes mixed with a bit of complaint, for example, “I can’t believe that shopkeeper asked me for ID. I’m25!”
People don’t like when others humble brag because they find they are lacking insincerity. Sincerity is a critical dimension of social evaluation, which is viewed as fundamental to people’s identity. In fact, people prize sincerity even above competence and warmth in others, according to Dr. Sezer.
If humble bragging doesn’t work, and no one likes it, why do we still do it?We all want to highlight our positive qualities without seeming proud. By speaking in a complaint or an expression of humility, we hope we’ll somehow land on the “sweet spot”of self-presentation: promoting ourselves while also conveying likability. In addition,research suggests that people may experience positive emotions while humble bragging.
Considering that we’re all likely to feel the urge to humble brag, at least to some extent, the proper response when we hear a friend doing it maybe to simply let it go — because ultimately we’re going to do it ourselves, and who  really wants to be called out on it?
4. Which of the following remarks is an example of humble bragging?
A. How I hate hearing my voice on TV!
B. I’m thrilled to be awarded the first prize.
C. I’m the only person to get promoted in the firm.
D.How I dislike doing the same thing every day!
5. Which can best describe people’s impression of humble braggers?
A. Honest. B. Humble. C.Insincere. D.Incapable.
6. Why do people humble brag?
A.To lift up their spirits.
B.To express their complaints.
C.To improve their moral qualities.
D.To showoff without bringing annoyance.
7. What are people advised to do when hearing humble bragging from a friend?
A.Follow it up.              B.Leave it alone.             C.Turn against it.            D.Get to the root of it.

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