I have a 9 month old son. I wonder sometimes if I handle compliments regarding him properly. If someone says directly to me "Oh, he's so cute" I, of course, respond by saying "Thank You." But what if they are looking at/talking to him and say "Oh, you are just so cute!" Should I say thank you? Sometimes it just seems inappropriate. Obviously he can't reply so what is the right thing to do? Looking for serious suggestions only please...
2006-06-14 04:35:21 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I know what you mean...saying "thank you" seems weird since they are not complimenting YOUR looks but his... try along with thank you saying "we think so too... " or " Yes we are very proud." or "thank you for saying so.."
2006-06-14 06:23:10 · answer #1 · answered by kaisergirl 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't think that people always expect you to answer, If I talk to a baby, its enough for me that the mother smiles at me, letting me know that she doesn't mind, or you just can turn it into a joke like "O he looks like butter wouldn't melt in his mouth but you should hear him in the middle of the night when he screams hes head off", or something like that, it doesn't really matter what you say, as long as you happy with it and give a smile...
2006-06-14 04:43:07 · answer #2 · answered by Dee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thank you is still the best response. The person who is complimenting should know the child can't respond properly.
2006-06-14 04:38:46 · answer #3 · answered by squashpatty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your response is appropriate, but there may be times when it seems awkward. You can still respond to them if they say, "Oh, you're so cute!" as long as they stop there. If they have their face up to him and keep on going, you don't have to reply. Base your response on the situation... and congrats on your cute baby!!
2006-06-14 05:51:16 · answer #4 · answered by Patti B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just have fun with the moment, make some baby-talk response on behalf of the baby, like 'ooh, baby says thank you...', etc.
Enjoy every moment of your time with the baby as he's growing up, don't get held back by these things...
2006-06-14 04:43:35 · answer #5 · answered by Son of Gap 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they saying it to you, a "thank you" is always nice. But if they say it directly to the baby then maybe you can smile it off.
2006-06-14 07:00:39 · answer #6 · answered by x68ioweu1x 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Say " Thank You" and then find something nice to say about that person. Like , "cute shoes"
2006-06-14 04:55:36 · answer #7 · answered by heidinichole 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are talking directly to your son, eventhough he cannot answer you are not obligated to respond back.
2006-06-14 04:39:37 · answer #8 · answered by OneRunningMan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Haha I would get this all the time when my twins were babies. I would just say something along the lines of "well, if he/she could talk I am sure they would say thanks"
2006-06-14 04:40:30 · answer #9 · answered by whatdoIknow 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just smile
2006-06-15 00:14:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋