How Do You Respond To Compliments?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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  1. “Thank you, it makes my day to hear that.”
  2. “I really put a lot of thought into this, thank you for noticing.”
  3. “Thank you, I really appreciate you taking the time to express that.”
  4. “Thank you, I am happy to hear you feel that way!”

How do you accept a compliment humbly?

  1. Humbly say, “Thank you.” It is the simplest phrase you can say, but it sends a powerful message.
  2. Don’t try to one-up a compliment.
  3. Mind your nonverbal cues.
  4. Acknowledge your team’s effort.
  5. Follow proper protocol.
  6. Receive toasts with grace.

How do you accept compliments?

Responding to Compliments. Simply say,

“Thank you

.” Don’t overthink it or read into anyone’s comment. If someone pays you a compliment, the easiest response is just to say “thank you.” For example, if someone compliments your outfit (yet you think you look sloppy), simply say, “Thank you.”

How do you accept compliments from a guy?

  1. “Thanks so much – I really appreciate you saying that.”
  2. “Thank you – that was really sweet to say.”
  3. “Wow, thanks so much.”
  4. “Thanks – that means a lot.”

How do you respond to you’re cute?

  1. 01“You must be looking at a mirror.” …
  2. 02“Coming from you, that means a lot.” …
  3. 03“I guess hanging out with you rubbed off on me.” …
  4. 04“Sorry, you must have me mistaken for someone else. …
  5. 05“I guess that makes two of us! …
  6. 06“Thank you, I appreciate that.”

Why can’t I take a compliment?

There are three factors happening here, feeding into one another endlessly to make it hard to accept compliments:

low self-esteem, cognitive dissonance

, and high expectations. It goes like this: you don’t think much of yourself, for whatever reason. … Either way, you have low self-esteem.

What are the best compliments to give a guy?

  • “I Love The Way You Think” Shutterstock. …
  • “You Always Know Exactly What to Say” Shutterstock. …
  • “You’re an Incredible Father” …
  • “I Love You Just The Way You Are” …
  • “You’re Such A Good Cook!” …
  • “Can You Help Me Fix This?” …
  • “You’re A Great Listener” …
  • “It’s Amazing How Hard You Work”

Do guys like compliments?

Believe it or not, men like hearing compliments. That may sound silly given the number of hyper-masculine stereotypes present in our society. But I’m here to say, just like anyone else,

guys appreciate admiration

. … And because men are bred to not fish for compliments, they aren’t going to encourage them.

How do I accept thanks gracefully?

  1. Do say ‘thank you’. …
  2. Do share the compliment. …
  3. Do receive a toast. …
  4. Do be mindful of your nonverbal behavior. …
  5. Don’t get into a compliment battle. …
  6. Don’t deny or downplay the compliment. …
  7. Don’t question or insult the giver. …
  8. Don’t milk the compliment.

Why do guys call you beautiful?

If a man calls you beautiful, it shows that he likes how you look and is in awe of your beauty. This can cover the majority of other compliments, too – beautiful is pretty all-encompassing and can also mean you’re pretty, sexy, and elegant.

What to say when a guy says you’re beautiful?

Say, “

aww, do you think so?

” or “really?” This is not denying the compliment, but not being smug. As long as you follow this with something like “you’re not so bad yourself,” “I love you” or “you are so sweet,” he won’t feel pressured to answer. You are thanking him, plus returning a compliment. Make eye contact.

How do you feel when someone compliments you?

If your compliment is genuine,

the receiver will feel the power of your words

. They will see warmth in your smile and genuine appreciation in your eyes. After you give someone a compliment, don’t expect them to respond immediately.

What to say to someone who can’t take a compliment?

  • “Thank you. I’ve been practicing hard.”
  • “Thanks so much! And I love your hair, too.”
  • “Thanks, that’s so sweet of you to say.”
  • “Really? Well I’ve always been an admirer of your work too!”
Leah Jackson
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Leah Jackson
Leah is a relationship coach with over 10 years of experience working with couples and individuals to improve their relationships. She holds a degree in psychology and has trained with leading relationship experts such as John Gottman and Esther Perel. Leah is passionate about helping people build strong, healthy relationships and providing practical advice to overcome common relationship challenges.