Lying about achievements is detestable behavior.
Hector, who is part of Ryan's friend group, has an annoying habit of one-upping people during conversations.
Ryan wants to tell his friends about his most recent fishing trip.
Ryan shows his friends pictures of the trip and ignores Hector's attempts to one-up him.
Ryan tells his friends about the trip and exaggerates the size and number of fish he caught to show up Hector.
Hector feels foolish and reflects on his action while Ryan is quietly admired for shutting Hector down.
Ryan and Hector get into a one-upping match that alienates the rest of the group and makes them look ridiculous.