Saying you do something well ... modestly.

[Philpug]

This came to me when I was reading this thread.

Intermediate vs Advanced vs Expert skiers: labels

Hi folks, Looked through the threads and didn't see too much on this, forgive me if this has been discussed before. Is there a good/ commonly agreed upon standards of labels for skier ability (obviously there are broken fronts of abilities but let's generalize for now) for intermediate vs...

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How do you say you do something well without being boastful?

Like with skiing ....

"I can get on and off the list unassisted"

 

[pais alto]

With skiing, I’ll say I can get around pretty well.

Most other things, something along the lines of “I’m okay at…”

 

[dbostedo]

I don't have that problem... I just don't claim to do anything well.

 

[Jim Kenney]

I think it's called the Humble Brag and I'm rather well practiced at it.

 

[Philpug]

I don't have that problem... I just don't claim to do anything well.

 

[mdf]

I'm not the buffer friend .... today.

 

[chilehed]

"Most days I'm not the worst shot at the range."

 

[newboots]

If complimented, I deny any natural talent by saying, "I've been working on that and after all these years, it's finally starting to come together."

Is it bragging to call yourself "intermediate?" On good days, I have been known to opine that I'm an advancing intermediate, but steep bumps shut my mouth pretty quickly.

 

[surfsnowgirl]

I usually say I manage my way down the mountain or I manage to stay vertical. I do get a bit animated when the topic of powder or soft bumps comes up. I'll never say I'm excellent but hot damn it sure it fun. When it comes to disc golf I'll usually just say I like to throw disc's and drink beer so it's a great day any time that happens.

 

[cantunamunch]

I don't. I'm mediocre at everything, at best. I totally expect everyone to be able to do anything I can. Better than I can.

If they can't, it's their fault.

 

[T-Square]

Teaching skiing is easy, even I can do it.

 

[Bad Bob]

Most days I can still turn both ways.

 

[wooglin]

I feel like this is a trick question.

 

[scott43]

When people ask me if I can mountain bike, I say "I've been out a few times.."

 

[DanoT]

Skiing: "I may be a flail-er, but I can side slip or traverse my way out of just about anywhere".

Other stuff: Most people don't know this about me but I am pretty good at exceeding my authority in many situations.

Also: When in an intense discussion/argument most people initially underestimate me, but then realize their mistake and end up asking if I ever considered becoming a lawyer. ($10 for every time someone asked that could have paid for law school ).

 

[pchewn]

In my best French accent: "Oh, skiing zee mountains is like making love to zee lovely woman, yes? And I have skied many mountains!"

 

[mdf]

On the other hand, when people ask if I play golf, I answer "I own clubs." That is NOT humble bragging. It just means I have a set of clubs comfortably sleeping in the back corner of the basement.

 

[ThomasD]

On the other hand, when people ask if I play golf, I answer "I own clubs." That is NOT humble bragging. It just means I have a set of clubs comfortably sleeping in the back corner of the basement.

Growing up in Florida it was water sports and golf. I got pretty good too - consistent low 80s when I was playing three days a week. But I never called myself good. Good to me is scratch. When I moved west I brought my clubs, but in 20+ years never used them once. Since moving back east I've played occasionally. What I've realized is that I never really liked golf all that much, and I only play now because I enjoy the company. So if anybody asks I tell them I play once or twice a month and that pretty much tells anyone who matters what they need to know.

When people ask me if I'm a good skier I tell them I love skiing and leave it at that.

 

[fatbob]

I do aggressive mediocrity well when I'm not doing conspicuous failure.

 

[anders_nor]

I can get on an off tables at après unassisted