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The Right Way to Accept to Compliment #shorts

Name: The Right Way to Accept to Compliment #shorts
Uploaded: 2024-06-19T19:00:08+00:00
Duration: 53 s
Channel: Shanli Liu, CPA, CTP
Description: In this concise instructional video, the speaker outlines three practical strategies for receiving compliments graciously. The first tip advises…

19 Jun 2024 · 1 min

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In this concise instructional video, the speaker outlines three practical strategies for receiving compliments graciously. The first tip advises responding with a simple "thank you" while expressing how the compliment makes you feel, avoiding downplaying remarks. The second tip recommends thanking the giver and explaining what the compliment means to you, rather than dismissing it as insignificant. The third tip suggests thanking the complimenter and acknowledging the value of the compliment, steering clear of self‑critical or dismissive comments. Each tip is illustrated with everyday examples—praise for a shirt, work performance, and a home‑cooked meal—emphasizing that a sincere "thank you" is always appropriate.

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The right way to accept a compliment. Number 1, instead of downplaying the compliment, say thank you and tell them how it made you feel. For example, let's say somebody's complimenting your shirt. Instead of saying, "Oh, this old thing? I got it from J.Crew on the sales rack," say, "Thank you, that makes me feel good." Number 2, instead of dismissing or deflecting the compliment, say thank you and tell them what it means to you. For example, say somebody's complimenting what you did at work. Instead of saying, "Ah, it was nothing. I mean, anybody could have done it. Just doing my job," say, "Thank you, that means a lot to me." And number 3, instead of being overly self-critical, say thank you and acknowledge the value of the compliment. For example, let's say somebody is complimenting a meal that you made, or really anything. Instead of saying, ah, you don't mean that, or you should have seen how many times I got it wrong, say thank you, I appreciate you saying that, or I appreciate you noticing. And you can really never go wrong with just a simple thank you, period. And that's the right way to accept a compliment. So try that and follow me.