自慢する人は扱いやすい？ ― 営業マンが見た承認欲求と褒めの技術

Why do people boast? And why does bragging sometimes annoy us, yet other times bring us closer? In this episode, I look back on my years working in sales across Southeast Asia and share what I learned about bragging, ego, and the deep human need for recognition. I talk about customers who loved to show off, why compliments worked like magic, and how “praise with curiosity” builds trust better than flattery. Self-praise can connect or divide — it depends on how we handle it. Let’s explore the psychology behind it and how to use praise wisely in real communication.