Both professional activities and hobbies
For example… If a new hire is introduced as “good at Python and C++” at work, what does this imply about the person’s skill level in your opinion? Or if someone says they are a “good runner”, what would come to your mind? Or is it field-dependent?
Asking because sometimes I’m not sure if I am under/over-exaggerating my own abilities when meeting new ppl at work/etc…
Bear in mind it can depend what country someone is from.
Traditionally, a Briton saying “I’m kind of okay at this” might mean they’re one of the best in the world (mustn’t blow one’s own trumpet).
A Briton who says “I’m great at this” (or anything beyond “pretty good”) is likely an arrogant charlatan.
In contrast, an American might say “I’m good at this” to mean “I am better than average”.
I’d imagine other countries have their own tendencies for under/overstatement.