| Is it Confidence, or just plain Conceit?
Posted: 2/11/2008 3:59:46 PM | I have a couple guy friends who are constantly talking about how great they are in relationships and their jobs and pretty much every other aspect on their lives..When I pointed this out to them, I made a comment about how I thought they were pretty conceited...both of them say its not conceit..its confidence in themselves....is there really a difference? I always thought if you talk highly of yourself ALL the time, you are considered to be conceited? Just wanting to know a guys opinion on this topic | |
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| Is it Confidence, or just plain Conceit?
Posted: 2/11/2008 4:09:02 PM | | There is s differance between bragging and stating the facts. If someone is proud of what they've done why not tell people? However, anyone that goes around blowing their own horn all the time is likely insecure. | |
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| Is it Confidence, or just plain Conceit?
Posted: 2/11/2008 4:11:15 PM | A guy's opinion.
If their not completely conceited, they'll compliment you and be genuinely interested in you and your opionions. Conceited people rarely believe they are conceited, even if you do point it out to them.
One tip...seek equality. You should get back what you dish out. If you compliment and show interest...etc, you should get the same in return if they worth your time at all. If they do nothing but talk about themselves and how great they are, it's because they refuse to accept that they're quite the opposite.
thanks, and best of luck,
Jay :) | |
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| Is it Confidence, or just plain Conceit?
Posted: 2/11/2008 4:12:46 PM | A guy's opinion.
If their not completely conceited, they'll compliment you and be genuinely interested in you and your opionions. Conceited people rarely believe they are conceited, even if you do point it out to them.
One tip...seek equality. You should get back what you dish out. If you compliment and show interest...etc, you should get the same in return if they're worth your time at all. If they do nothing but talk about themselves and how great they are, it's because they refuse to accept that they're quite the opposite.
thanks, and best of luck,
Jay :) | |
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| Is it Confidence, or just plain Conceit?
Posted: 2/11/2008 5:20:12 PM | Most have already stated it. If they are talking,,,,that's all they are doing,,,talking. I would rather see it, then I believe it. Don't know who said it, but I like this little saying......
""The measure of a man's real character is what he would do if he knew he would never be found out. ""
Just think about all the men and their braggin about how good they are in bed for an example. | |
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| Is it Confidence, or just plain Conceit?
Posted: 2/11/2008 6:11:51 PM | | There is a fine line between being confident and being conceited. I agree that confidence is knowing it, and conceit is bragging about it to everyone! | |
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| Is it Confidence, or just plain Conceit?
Posted: 2/11/2008 6:28:14 PM | | Its my opinion that your thoughts are correct talking highly of yourself all the time is conceited. No one is great in every aspect of their life. I like to think of confidence as an action. Such as, he shows confidence in his ability to ... . being conceited is just running your mouth about how good you are at everything and never taking action to back it up. | |
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| Is it Confidence, or just plain Conceit?
Posted: 2/11/2008 7:46:36 PM | "It ain't bragging if it's true... Muhammed Ali said that back when he was Cassius Clay"
Despite the song lyrics, I think that if someone can't quit talking about themselves then its conceit. | |
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| Is it Confidence, or just plain Conceit?
Posted: 2/11/2008 8:28:43 PM | I don't think they were bragging,
so much as attracted to you OP.
and very confidently trying to impress you.
A guy can't really impress a girl saying his life is awful,
and he sucks at relationships.
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| Is it Confidence, or just plain Conceit?
Posted: 2/11/2008 9:13:09 PM | | People who brag about being great in relationships probably aren't.. the ones who are very good don't need to talk about it to others.. | |
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| Is it Confidence, or just plain Conceit?
Posted: 2/11/2008 9:35:25 PM | I have a couple guy friends who are constantly talking about how great they are in relationships and their jobs and pretty much every other aspect on their lives..When I pointed this out to them, I made a comment about how I thought they were pretty conceited...both of them say its not conceit..its confidence in themselves....is there really a difference? I always thought if you talk highly of yourself ALL the time, you are considered to be conceited? Just wanting to know a guys opinion on this topic
Conceited people tell you how wonderful they are because nobody else will.
Confident people let the others do all the talking about them as a person. | |
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| Is it Confidence, or just plain Conceit?
Posted: 2/11/2008 10:08:43 PM | | It is not confidence. One who is sure of himself has to say nothing to prove himself, puff up his image or calm his insecurities. In asking this guy, I can tell you it is the wrong place to turn. Men talk of not wanting drama, but turning here you will find nothing but drama. Eventually it will lead to words that demean and are condescending. Run in the other direction ..anyone who may be considering any involvement. I will gladly share my experience. | |
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| Is it Confidence, or just plain Conceit?
Posted: 2/11/2008 10:52:09 PM | I agree with the first person who posted a reply to your question.
However, this sounds like a pissing contest between your male friends to prove how manly they are and that they are the true providers for their mate. The primal instinct is to be the dominant male so that you claim a mate to belong to you. By constantly pressing this issue upon others, the males may begin to truly believe this in order to overcome many of their insecurities...*cough*small penis *cough* won't go down in bed *cough* can't please their mates *cough*....sorry I'm a smoker. | |
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| Is it Confidence, or just plain Conceit?
Posted: 6/29/2008 2:22:32 PM | I prefer not to discuss Male Conceit....I'm not interested in an LTR with one...
*Conceit*....Female....
She's Tall...beautifully built...Lovely smile...Gorgeous L o n g Hair...
Heart-stopping Eyes...Fabulous legs...
[~ and ~ only dates GQ models...!!]
You could rate her a *10*....but I'd take off _At Least_ 2-points....
JUST for the 'Conceit-Factor'...!!!
see : 'just em' | |
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| Is it Confidence, or just plain Conceit?
Posted: 6/29/2008 2:51:26 PM | | Confidence means you're not afraid to talk about the things you're not very good at. It has nothing to do with the things you do well. | |
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| Is it Confidence, or just plain Conceit?
Posted: 6/29/2008 3:04:12 PM | IMO, confidence is the courage, willingness and belief in self to try with the understanding one may or may not succeed....but try none-the-less.
Conceit, is disclosure and proclamation only of those things attempted with success....and a convenient amnesia of the failures or unsuccessful attempts.
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