When I recive nice comments about looks, clothes, etc. I apperitiate them, and say thanks, but I feel akward and don't know how to respond to them. I'm not really that shy, but I feel almost, embarrased when I don't have a perfect reaction.
Here's an example..
Friend: Hey, you look so pretty today!
Me:*blushes* thanks....*giggle-giggle*
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Any tips to make it not so akward? Thanks so much. <3
2007-01-18 13:48:32 · 15 answers · asked by love_ex_oh 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Any other response would be fake and destroy the honesty of the compliment. Just be yourself and giggle.
2007-01-18 13:58:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I feel the same way when I get comments like that. It helps me sometimes to think about what they are commenting on. Like if your friend says, "you look pretty today", think about what you did "today" that they might say that. Maybe they like the way your hair is done, or the way your outfit matches, or maybe you wore something dressier than normal. I guess overthinking is my way of getting past the uncomfort.
You could also try continuing the conversation by talking about what you did different, if anything. After saying thank you, you could say for instance, "It took me an hour to do my hair," or whatever the case is. Or you can return the compliment to them. Maybe seeing how others react to compliments will ease your response to them.
2007-01-18 14:03:34 · answer #2 · answered by kookie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practice how you will respond. Say "Thank you." Or "Thank you, I appreciate that." Say it confidently and practice so it becomes second nature.
You feel awkward, because you are really insecure about your looks. However, saying it confidently after practice will make you look confident. After a while, looking confident will make you feel confident. And then your insecurities will mostly go away.
Incidentally, everyone person on the planet is insecure about something. The vast majority are really, really insecure. You don't know this, because you can't feel what's going on inside them. But trust me, you are not allow in your insecurities. Embrace them. Know thyself and practice getting over them and you will learn to live with them.
2007-01-18 14:00:57 · answer #3 · answered by Erik B 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know how you feel. I feel akward too. My boyfriend gives my comments and i'm like "you lie". I tell him thank you...then he gets a comment back. You can just say thank you or say thank you and give them a comment back.
For me, I don't normally get comments so when i get them its hard to take.
2007-01-18 14:13:10 · answer #4 · answered by ♥Brown Eyed Girl ♥ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Smile and say thank you. No need to giggle or feel awkward. Have some confidence!
2007-01-18 14:30:33 · answer #5 · answered by dancin thru life 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just say thank you in a confident way, and change the subject quickly if you feel embarrassed ... no need to show them you are embarrassed, and definitely do not reject anyone's compliments of you ... in a sense you are saying they have bad taste, even if they are referring to you.
2007-01-18 15:46:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know how you feel, I'm not easy with compliments, not used to them! i usually thank them and say something like 'that's very nice of you to say that'. if someone else is with me at the time i let them know how i feel which eases ease the situation for me. lets get used to it and believe them!!
2007-01-20 09:27:50 · answer #7 · answered by sue brew 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's always encouraging to get nice and healthy comments. We should be happy with it. But more important is that we should always be consistent in getting nice/healthy comments and this way you will always be happy, elated and encourage you to be more positive.
2007-01-18 16:34:20 · answer #8 · answered by nimesh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know what you mean. I'm the same way. I usually just say "thanks" and haven't found any way to get over the awkward feeling. I guess just enjoy the compliments.
2007-01-18 13:57:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm the same way, but it's because of my low self esteem....just say "thank you" and try to love yourself more!
2007-01-18 13:59:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋