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Self abasement is still a humblebrag, and thus can't remedy arrogance. I don't understand this application of self-abasement to the case of rich people talking
by redcircle 14y ago
Self abasement is still a humblebrag, and thus can't remedy arrogance.
I don't understand this application of self-abasement to the case of rich people talking about the days when they were poor. If it is self abasement, then that implies that being poor is some type of wrong. But it clearly isn't, particularly when at the start of a journey.
- illuminate 14y agoYeah, false stories of humble origins and "bootstrapping" that selectively leave out privileges aren't humblebragging.