I think sure there is bragging in the world, but in my experience I have come to learn that most of it is in the head of the person judging you, or you judging

I think sure there is bragging in the world, but in my experience I have come to learn that most of it is in the head of the person judging you, or you judging the other person's intention. I'd say probably 90% of what people think is bragging is more likely simply misunderstanding or a difference in one's perception and / or misreading context of either party. Or even each party's difference in upbringing / understanding of or attention toward certain styles of etiquette. The other 10% is probably legitimately what I would call bragging, none of which really tends to get under my skin.