Show your value
If you don't show your value you will be overlooked and underrated, try this:
- Use braggin modesty to show your value, casual mention all your interesting things.
- Don't be afraid to tell a fascinating story about what you did, but be careful not to overdo it. See the facial reaction of the person if they are listening to you or just waiting for you to finish so they can talk; it is a way to measure if you are bragging too much.
- Just give a bussines card when the other person ask for it, or only give it when there is a reason to do so.
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