How do you respond to a compliment?
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If someone gives you a compliment, responding with a simple “Thank you” or “That’s so nice of you” usually works perfectly. This expresses gratitude for their kind words in a low-key (but sincere!) way.
If you’re trying to flirt with the person who complimented you, you can also try complimenting them back. For example, if someone says “Wow, you look incredible,” you could reply with something like, “Thank you! You look amazing tonight, too.”
Try not to deny or contradict their compliment. For example, if someone says “You’re so pretty” or “You’re so talented,” try not to say things like, “Oh my gosh, no I’m not," or "You're just saying that because we're friends." You may be trying to express humility by doing this, but it’s usually best to just accept the compliment with grace, and offer a sincere “Thank you.” If someone’s pointing out something amazing about you, you don’t need to deny it—embrace it and own it!
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If you’re trying to flirt with the person who complimented you, you can also try complimenting them back. For example, if someone says “Wow, you look incredible,” you could reply with something like, “Thank you! You look amazing tonight, too.”
Try not to deny or contradict their compliment. For example, if someone says “You’re so pretty” or “You’re so talented,” try not to say things like, “Oh my gosh, no I’m not," or "You're just saying that because we're friends." You may be trying to express humility by doing this, but it’s usually best to just accept the compliment with grace, and offer a sincere “Thank you.” If someone’s pointing out something amazing about you, you don’t need to deny it—embrace it and own it!
It's easier said than done, but I do think that it’s important to embrace the idea of just being grateful for someone's compliment. It can be difficult to take a compliment, but that actually stems from self-doubt and insecurities, so focusing on confidence and self-love can help.
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