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If you just got a compliment on Tinder, you're probably busy brainstorming all the different ways you can respond. There are hundreds of different ways to reply, and the perfect response has a lot to do with how you really feel about the compliment. This article has a list of ways you can respond to praise on the popular dating app, ranging from flirty replies to messages that show off your wit and sense of humor.

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"I don’t appreciate being spoken to like that.”

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  1. You have every right to stick up for yourself if the "compliment" was really not okay with you. You might consider unmatching them if the message was particularly disrespectful, but sending a response like this can help you feel more in control of the situation. [10]
    • You can also try, "I can only keep messaging if you treat me with respect. I don't like to be referred to in that way."
    • If you're looking to deflect, you can change the subject. That said, you can absolutely be honest and say you didn't like what the guy said.

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    How do you respond to a compliment from a guy you don't like?
    Lauren Sanders
    Matchmaker & Dating Coach
    Lauren Sanders is a Professional Matchmaker, Dating Coach, and the Founder of Dating for the Soul. With over four years of experience, she specializes in helping singles find love. Lauren is also the author of Lipstick Faith: A Collection of Inspirational Writings and Life Lessons, You Deserve the World, Rainbows and Strawberries: 100 Devotions for the Brighter Side of Life, and Let's Go Outside Mommy. Lauren holds BS from Dillard University and a Masters from The University of North Georgia.
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    Say thank you and move on. It's that simple. If they attempt to show more interest and stay in contact, be honest with them and let them know you appreciate the compliment, but are not interested.
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