A couple of days ago, someone I know and trust told me that she thought I had a "massive intellect". And really, this isn't bragging, that's what she said, and I had problems accepting this from her, because I really *Really* think she's exaggerating to make a point.
When I hear those words together, "Massive Intellect", I automatically think of *Geniuses* like Einstein or Stephen Hawking. I don't think of lonely old farts like me puttering around on Yahoo Answers, and just hanging in there to get by. And I told her this.
Her response was..."Well, if you had more fair breaks in life and more resources....would you at least admit that it's *possible* that this could be true?"
I really couldn't say no to *that* without seeming unfair and insulting.
But...if *anyone* had more fair breaks in life, more resources, it would be possible...And Dr. Hawking is confined to a wheelchair from ALS. He didn't get fair breaks.
See what I mean? What do I do? Do I accept this?
2007-12-13 15:01:05 · 10 answers · asked by Bradley P 7 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
ACCEPT IT! For goodness sakes Brad she isn't the only one who thinks well of you! You don't think as much of yourself as you should. And as your friend I can't allow you to call yourself an ''old fart puttering around on answers''. You shouldn't make light of yourself like that. You can really help people on here! I know you certainly helped me. (Remember the first question of mine you answered? Well you probably don't but I do and you really made a difference) Nobody usually thinks they are making a difference but they usually are. That's how you start...helping people out no matter how small the act may seem they add up and they matter to the people you helped. And I would totally agree with her. Everything I have ever talked about you always know at least a little about. So accept it. She isn't lying and she isn't wrong.
2007-12-13 15:13:00 · answer #1 · answered by LEMON the good life 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
specially situations it extremely is a few ingredient which you will desire to benefit with time and adulthood. some human beings do in basic terms now no longer understand a thank you to take a compliment gracefully. I particularly have a chum very very similar to this. presently she has lost infinite weight and seems impressive! we've been at a mutual chum's wedding ceremony ceremony very final week the area i became the maid of honour. I hugged her and cautioned her magnificent she recognized and congratulated her (approximately thrice) and each and every time she became it precise lower back around to me and pronounced "OMG YOU look so suited!" She in basic terms does now no longer precise prevalent the compliment. save complimenting her in spite of the easy certainty that. She likes it even in spite of the easy certainty that she would not understand a thank you to settle for it. the subsequent time she does that say "the excellent reaction is thank you." and then snigger. she could be waiting to appreciate that she isn't being very gracious.
2016-10-11 06:12:32 · answer #2 · answered by buswell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hay Brad, What's up, allow people to express themselves to you, It dose everybody good!
And what do you mean by old fart, How old were you when you graduated? you can't be that old!
And man I've read your profile, respect!
You've faced a lot and you're still standing, that's more than some can say!
If some one feel that you have done something to earn their respect the least you can do when they tell you this, is swallow the lump in your throat, smile and say thanks.
Then be happy because you have made another happy.
What could have more value than happieness shared.
2007-12-13 15:46:09 · answer #3 · answered by Sly Fox [King of Fools] 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
For what it's worth, I think you're brilliant.
Personally, I've always been the kind of person who has trouble accepting a compliment even when I probably deserve it. When you're not used to hearing nice things about yourself, it can be really strange to hear somebody say them. But just because you don't believe it doesn't mean it's not true.
Oh, and you're not *that* old. ^_^
2007-12-14 14:57:33 · answer #4 · answered by Katie 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maybe SHE'S not as smart as she stinks she is. Why argue? Just accept a complement and don't let it go to your head. You're doing alright.
2007-12-13 16:23:41 · answer #5 · answered by lulabellalu 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I try to be as modest as possible, unless I'm around my friends, then, if I boast about their compliment, they know I'm joking.
Just be modest about it, yes, accept it if she really meant it, but otherwise, don't worry about it.
2007-12-14 00:07:24 · answer #6 · answered by Rovert 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's best to just say thank you for a compliment and not think too much about it.
2007-12-13 15:08:21 · answer #7 · answered by Ace Librarian 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
just flutter your eyelashes and say oh giggle thank you thats what i do and it work
2007-12-13 15:09:18 · answer #8 · answered by curlygirl 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes !! Just smile gracefully and say thank you.......... it is, afterall, very nice to be appreciated sometimes ..... :0)
CHEERS
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2007-12-13 15:07:58 · answer #9 · answered by Minx 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes!
2007-12-13 15:05:31 · answer #10 · answered by copy^cat 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋