: Have other characters know he has those skills and rely on that knowledge and skill. "Bob where's Al setting up his three card monte today?" "Hm... It's Tuesday. If he didn't

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Have other characters know he has those skills and rely on that knowledge and skill.

"Bob where's Al setting up his three card monte today?"
"Hm... It's
Tuesday. If he didn't get hassled, he's out in front of DeMarco's.
Old Man DeMarco visits his sister on Tuesdays and Eddie has a soft spot for
Al."

Or just wish that they could.

"If Frank was here he'd just do his charm thing and talk his way past the guard."
"But he isn't, so you're going to have to hit him."

Compare themselves

"I can pick the lock, but I'm no Angela. It'll take me at least five minutes."

It has to be something that is scene and story relevant rather than just something contrived, but in most stories there are people around the character who knows his strengths and weaknesses and might have reason to mention them under the right conditions.

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