+55 Never admit that you're an expert at anything. Tell everyone you're an amateur. That way when you fail nobody is disappointed and when you succeed everyone is impressed. amirite?

by Anonymous 5 years ago

Yeah this works great on job interviews. "So, we're looking for a person with expert skills." "Well, I'm an amateur." "Perfect. You're hired."

by Anonymous 5 years ago

Lol exactly! Best reply yet

by Anonymous 5 years ago

Great way to be unemployed as a contractor

by Anonymous 5 years ago

And get blue balls in the dating scene...

by Anonymous 5 years ago

I'm an expert at sex 😬

by Anonymous 5 years ago

I think the more nuanced way to phrase this is to not oversell your skills.

by Anonymous 5 years ago

I never tell anyone about how good I am at wacking off. And I get the exact opposite result.

by Anonymous 5 years ago

A way to say you are good at something without sounding like you are trying to brag or show off. I am at least competent at what I do.

by Anonymous 5 years ago

Not sure people want to hear that from their doctor

by Anonymous 5 years ago

My exact logic at work!

by Anonymous 5 years ago