I tend to brush them off because I hear so many compliments at work about how I’m fast at what I do that I brush them off.
When it comes to compliments, do you accept them at face value or do you brush them off thinking it’s not a big deal?
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I tend to brush them off because I hear so many compliments at work about how I’m fast at what I do that I brush them off.
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Compliments are a myth.
Depends on the source
I accept them at face value because I’m awesome
I accept them, take what you can.
I graciously accept them, even if I don’t see the compliment in myself.
Because I know how mildly defeating it feels to give someone a compliment and they immediately shut it down and disagree with you
What does the girl want?
I used to brush them off, but now I lean more into them. It helps my self-confidence when I acknowledge the compliments I’m given. Plus, it’s not like they’re being given out willy-nilly nowadays.
My lack of self esteem always had me thinking they were messing with me. I’ve only recently begun accepting that people actually like me.
If you’re getting that many compliments, I think it’s safe to say they’re genuine. I’m happy for you.
I accept them as they are given. Either that person is correct, or I’ve fooled them. Either way, go me!
It doesn’t matter what you think you just say “Thank you.”
Depends upon who they’re coming from
Even if you do accept them they’re still not a big deal. That’s why we have awards. It’s a compliment that’s a big deal.
I say thank you, you are too kind. And I return one if its appropriate.
Fast at work is good. Fast in bed…not so much.
I say thank you. But I know it’s a rort.
I expect it is an attempt to flatter my ego, especially when it is unexpected or out of nowhere.
Ive had a few people compliment my physique and I just blush, tell them thank you and go on about my day. Ofc they make my day!
You know what’s funny? I can take compliments about my work or skills all day long but tell me my hair looks nice and I turn into a awkward mess of oh no it’s so frizzy today and I haven’t even washed it.
Depends who gives them.
If my boss gives them, he probably droppes a load of work on me soon. If coworkers give a compliment, then I think they hope I do them a stupid favor.
I pay more attention to criticism than compliments because nobody lies about criticism but many people lie about compliments.
If you hear so many compliments, you are an outlier, most men receive very few, and it is so foreign to us that we feel uncomfortable receiving them.
I just assume that someone is patronizing me.
I accept the compliment, but inside I’m thinking I’m not worthy.
When I get a true compliment I’ll let you know