How do you react when someone gives you a compliment?

Question

Do you just say thank you or do you try to convince them that you don't deserve it?

Answer 1

I have learned over the years to gracefully accept them.

Answer 2

I do always say thank you because my parents taught me to always be polite. I accept compliments about work very well but I always give my team and my bosses credit for their help and hard work. I have a harder time accepting personal compliments so I try to play those down.

Answer 3

I used to try to convince people that I'm not worthy, but eventually I figured out that, hey, I AM worthy, and I started to say thank you without bothering with the delf-dperecation.

Answer 4

I use to so un-confidant and whenever someone said a compliment i used to convince them that i don't deserve it but now I just smile and say thanks!

Answer 5

Lack of self-esteem...I try to convince them that I dont deserve it because I honestly feel that I don't.

Answer 6

It depends on what the compliment is. But regardless I always say thank you first.

Answer 7

usually say thank you then find a reason to down the compliment

Answer 8

i dont take compliments well at all! i always pass it off or start making excuses.sometimes i just freeze and dont know how to react!! whats wrong with me?!!!! LOL maybe i should just start saying thank you - sounds easier!!!

Answer 9

i give them a compliment back and say you are the greatest thing that has ever lived

Answer 10

I say thank you but get quite bashful and try to counter it with some self-deprecating joke.