We wish to learn all the curious, outlandish ways of all the different countries, so that we can “show off” and astonish people when we get home. We wish to excite the envy of our...

I think the reason I choose the comic approach so often is because it’s harder, therefore affording me the opportunity to show off.

A car’s not the right place for showing off to a girl—the bed’s the place for that. The consequences of a mistake there are more upsetting, but less tragic.

Because knowledge is not for showing off. If I do good work, people should notice me.

That will do extremely well, child. You have delighted us long enough. Let the other young ladies have time to exhibit.

How different would people act if they couldn’t show off on social media? Would they still do it?

Not only are the poorest people the most generous but they don’t expect anything in return, least of all recognition from others by means of showing off or posting a humble brag like so many...