Posted on Nov 16, 2021

You should stop deflecting compliments and do this instead

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Article Quote: That means that when someone compliments you—regardless of your instincts—you should start by acknowledging the compliment. A simple, “Thank you, I really appreciate that,” is good enough. That expression of appreciation lets the complimenter know that they were understood.

You should stop deflecting compliments and do this instead

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Posted >1 y ago

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PFC David Foster

Posted >1 y ago

Sounds like good manners to me!

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Yes, good manners is part of it.

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SrA John Monette

Posted >1 y ago

Absolutely a person should acknowledge the compliment, even if they don't necessarily agree with it. Just because I may not think what I did was worthy of a compliment, if someone else does, then accept it with grace.

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You should stop deflecting compliments and do this instead

You should stop deflecting compliments and do this instead

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