How to Take Compliments

Universal ways of reacting to compliments with dignity are as follows:

1. Sit straight and stop switching on timidity. It may make you look as if you are A) lack self-confidence B) are paranoid regarding the compliments C) don't like them or the 'complimenter'. Neither of the variants is desirable to you.

2. Put on a big smile when taking a compliment – make a complimenter feel good for he intended to make you feel good when paid a compliment to you. In case a compliment turned out to be unintentionally not very successful, smile anyway, don't hurt the poor guy's self-esteem.

3. The next very logical step is say 'Thank you' – simple as that.

4. Try to balance between taking a compliment for granted and thanking for it simultaneously. It will make you look confident and dignified in the eyes of the man who compliments you and the rest people around if there are any.

Don't try to immediately change the subject or make yourself look as if you are eternally grateful for such a huge expression of appreciation – that's too much, the main thing is to listen to your sense of measure. Besides, beautiful words you are described by aren't compliments, they are indisputable facts!

Certainly, when reacting to compliments, you should pay attention to their types. For instance, if you're told 'you have nice breath' feel free to say 'thanks, you have nice facial hair'. If you are informed of a lost jaw in your favour, jokingly advise them to pick it up ASAP in order it not to get lost in empty spaces etc. Just for you to know that sometimes simple 'thank you' isn't quite enough...