Making an exhibition of oneself!

Being English I've come to realise that possibly one of the worst things, is being told not to make an exhibition of yourself. I wonder how many of us have taken that early lesson so much to heart that it's become a reason for low self confidence in general, poor body confidence and general low self esteem? Or am I the only one ever suffered from being tld this?

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  • If those words are said with a tone of voice that suggests one is being reprimanded, then if they are said often enough, I can understand why it could result in people having low self-confidence and self-esteem, etc.

    Whilst I'm not sure if I have ever been on the receiving end of those exact words, I have been in numerous situations where people have said things to me that have resulted and/or exacerbated the list of things you mentioned.

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  • If those words are said with a tone of voice that suggests one is being reprimanded, then if they are said often enough, I can understand why it could result in people having low self-confidence and self-esteem, etc.

    Whilst I'm not sure if I have ever been on the receiving end of those exact words, I have been in numerous situations where people have said things to me that have resulted and/or exacerbated the list of things you mentioned.

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