Not sure how to respond to compliments? Unfortunately, itās easier for a person to believe that he looks bad than that he is handsome. Why it happens? The less often you get compliments, the worse you answer them. It's all about practice. If you want to become more resourceful, rehearse in front of the mirror. What do you need to rehearse? Read about it below.
Keep it simple
How to respond to a compliment? The more natural you behave, the better. For example, you were told that you have a very beautiful styling today, but you know that you havenāt even washed your hair since yesterday. And at this moment, many girls are lost. Do not think that this is obvious flattery. Perhaps the man who told you the compliment just wants you to pay attention to him. Therefore, you need to sincerely smile and thank. Say a sincere thank you. If nothing else comes to your mind, better keep quiet. The flow of words that may break out from your embarrassment or embarrassment will spoil the whole impression. So say āthank you,ā and then after half a minute, you can ask a question by changing the subject. For example, ask the person who complimented you on how he was doing business on the project.
Can't figure out how to respond to the compliment "you're beautiful"? Everything is very simple. Here again, a smile will help you. Thank the person for the compliment, and you can say that you have a good heredity.
Always answer
Many girls, and sometimes men, make the same mistake. They donāt know how to respond to compliments and therefore decide that itās worthless to say anything. But believe me, this is not so. Any person who compliments you or asks a question always counts on feedback. She is needed at least so that your interlocutor can understand how you feel about him. Let's take an example. How to respond to a compliment from a man who says that you look wonderful today. A simple smile is not enough. Yes, you need to smile, but after that say at least something. It is advisable not to be very verbose when responding to compliments. You can say "thank you" or "I am pleased." Show respect for the person. Perhaps it was difficult for him to approach you and make a compliment.
No need to be shy
Another mistake inherent in girls who do not know how to respond to compliments is a manifestation of embarrassment. Despite the fact that all women love compliments, they cannot control themselves when they are heard. Somehow, involuntarily, eyes drop to the floor, hands begin to fumble for a bag or bracelet, and some ladies also blush. If you think that such a reaction is very sweet and feminine, then say goodbye to this myth. All that you show to the interlocutor, reacting in this way is that you rarely receive compliments. After all, ladies, who are often told that they are beautiful, know how to smile coquettishly back and say something like "thank you, I try for you." Therefore, do not be shy. Do not look away from the interlocutor, and especially do not look for support by the floor, looking at it invisible patterns. Try to relax and, if you donāt know where to put your hands, you can straighten your hair.
No need to translate the spotlight beam
Girls who rarely receive compliments, not only do not know how to accept praise, but often try to turn arrows. For example, a lady is told that she had a great presentation. She is embarrassed to admit even to herself that everything went well. Then she begins to tell her boss that she certainly would not have been able to do without him. But the boss didnāt write the text, didnāt teach it and did not select material for presentation. The girl did this, and she earned sincere praise. If you find yourself in this situation, allow yourself to enjoy everyone's attention. Thank everyone who will tell you how you performed wonderfully. You donāt need to tell everyone that they would do their job perfectly. Maybe they did it, or maybe not. But after all, they did not have a chance to try, and you did everything perfectly.
The same goes for a compliment about a hairstyle or a new dress. If a friend told you that you look wonderful, say thank you to her. You do not need to assure her that she is a beauty either. It sounds very insincere.
Don't give up
Girls often do not understand how to respond to men's compliments. Therefore, they begin to deny them. This is a very blunder. Only very insecure ladies do this. You are told that you are beautiful, believe in it. It will be foolish to say: "Today I did not have time to wash my hair and almost didnāt make up." Believe me, if a man considers you beautiful even with a dirty head, then most likely he is just in love with you. Do not stop him from enjoying this feeling and do not destroy the myth that you are the most beautiful creature on the planet. Also, do not deny your merits. If you did some work and thanked you, and then said that no one would have done better than you, sincerely say "thank you." No need to make excuses and say that there would be many such people.
Group compliment
Sometimes you have to get into an awkward situation when you are praised for your common merits. How to respond to compliments of this type? In order not to think that you are arrogant or want to ascribe to yourself all the honors and laurels, first say "thank you". Then tell everyone who has helped you succeed. If you do not quite understand how to do this, pay attention to how celebrities receive an Oscar or any other awards. At first they smile charmingly, joke, and then say "thank you" to their family and the entire crew.
How to respond to compliments with humor? You can say: āThank you, I am pleased to think that you alone can do such a large amount of work in a short time. Of course, I would like to become a superman, but my superpower is in a well-chosen team. But if if I chose superpower, I would prefer to go through walls, sometimes itās just impossible to quickly find the keys in a backpack. "
What to say if the compliment is rather dubious
People are all different, and not everyone has good intentions. Therefore, sometimes you have to listen to not very flattering compliments. For example, for a girl who looks stunning, a colleague might say: "You are too luxuriously dressed for this event." The feeling created after such a compliment is twofold. On the one hand, a colleague said that you are beautiful, and on the other, she emphasized the inappropriateness of your outfit. How to respond to the compliment āyou're beautifulā of such a plan? You should learn to hold your face. A great phrase that helps to avoid embarrassing silence in such situations: "I consider this a compliment." You need to pronounce the phrase with a smile and without hidden connotations. After all, a person who is trying to hurt you is, first of all, dissatisfied with himself, and only then you. So, perhaps, in the case of a colleague, a woman may simply be envious of the fact that she does not have the same beautiful dress.
How to respond to a compliment of luck
Some people who are too lazy may feel that fate is too unfavorable to them. It is these individuals who manage to weigh such ācomplimentsā: you are too lucky in life, you donāt even have to make an effort to succeed. How to respond to a compliment? An example may be this: "In order to achieve something, you need to work on yourself, luck accompanies someone who is making considerable efforts." And keep in mind that the phrase should sound friendly. You are not snarling, you just want to convey to a person a simple thought that water does not flow under a lying stone.
How to respond to flattery
Not always a compliment is a sincere expression of delight. Sometimes people try to gain your trust through flattery. After all, a person is always supportive of those who compliment him. You need to learn to understand the level of sincerity of the interlocutor. How to respond to a compliment that clearly has a subtext of flattery? You can openly say: "Your words flatter me, but let us not deify me!" Such a phrase will cool the ardor of the interlocutor, and he will understand that you see through him.