Of Tootin' One's Own Horn.

A few interesting characters passed through my doors recently, where there was one person who was so interested to share the fact that one is ahem, known by several Datuks and Tan Sris.

Of the fact that one possesses vast experience and knowledge in various fields of discipline. And how multi-skilled and talented they are. And the need to state their opinions on everything, solicited or otherwise.

What was really weird here is that I am not too sure he was trying to impress anyone, but rather, more of wanting to share. To offer an insight so to speak.

Which lead me to some measure of navel gazing. I can be considered a voluble person, loving to regale with stories of fun and disaster (usually in my own peculiarly self-deprecating manner).

At what point, does one's sharing of personal stories and self accomplishment (in the interest of sharing for discussion or illustration) changes into blowing one's own horn and becomes all about grandstanding?

Self Promotion vs Self Aggrandizing

Hmmmmm....