What is wrong with bragging? Parents brag ... it is part of the parent license, but for us, with the gifted children, we have to hold our tongues. When we brag it turns into hurt feelings on the other side b/c you have the comparison game. And yes, there is different levels of bragging. Some people can be over the top but most of the time just mentioning one little thing about our children will send some people over the edge b/c it is apparently clear that the child is able to do something way before the norm.
I have trained myself not to mention DD's abilities or what she has recently accomplished around general friends. I have my best friend who I share with and that is about it. It is just easier.
