Tag Archives: unskilled

Je n’ai pas eu le loisir de la faire plus courte

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Confanity

Pascal, not Twain 下手の長談義(Heta no nagadangi;“The long discourse of the unskilled”) Definition: A rambling talk or story characteristic of people who aren’t very good at clear and organized speaking. To drone on in a poorly-paced, unengaging way, especially in a … Continue reading →

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On the red flags of self-hype

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Confanity

Real skill and competence are apparent without needing to declare themselves, so humility is the mark of a true master. 口自慢の仕事下手 (Kuchi jiman no shigoto beta; “Boastful mouth, bad at work”) Definition: If you’re always working your mouth, you’re never … Continue reading →

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