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University of Arizona: Are You Good at What You Do? Bragging About It Could Make People Trust You Less
July 21, 2022
TUCSON, Arizona, July 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release:

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Social scientists have long thought that being smart and skilled will help you appear more trustworthy in situations where finances are involved. But new research from the Eller College of Management suggests that touting your abilities in these scenarios could backfire.

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The next time you find yourself in a situation that could earn you . . .

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