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Humble-bragging, counter-signalling, and impression management (with Övül Sezer)
Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg
The Paradox of Jargon in the Workplace
Even in professional settings, dressing uncommissioningly can be perceived as having higher status and processing more competence. It reminds me of cases where animals will do things that seem counterintuitive to their survival. People who use jargon want to look more competent and signal their expertise more, but it backfires again.
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