Thanks for the compliment.

Topic “Business etiquette” to Anna Komkina. #iwu_business_etiquette.

How do you respond to compliments? You are confused and quietly answer “thank You”, just keep silent or even start to justify yourself and say that this is not about you: “Oh, this dress is actually 3 years old and I bought it on sale.” Recognize yourself?

A compliment is a kind of praise, an expression of sympathy, approval, or admiration.
If you are embarrassed to respond to a compliment or even deny it, it says several things:
– low self-esteem;
– you devalue everything you do and do not consider the fruits of your labor something special and worthy of praise;
– you are shy or do not like other people’s attention and compliments make you uncomfortable.

How to respond to a compliment.

Just say “thank you”. Don’t be too clever and don’t look for hidden meaning in the comment. If a person pays you a compliment, it’s best to just respond: «Thank You».
* For example, if a person praises your outfit, just say ” thank you “(even if you think you don’t look good).
* Don’t look for hidden meaning and don’t make your own interpretations of a compliment to belittle its meaning. Take it for granted. For example, if you are told: “You have a great hairstyle today!” – do not think that other days your hairstyle is terrible.

Return the compliment. It is important to remember the praise and return it as a courtesy. You don’t have to say something nice right away, but remember the person’s compliment and find a reason to praise them too. Pay attention to what others are doing and Express your appreciation.
* Make a habit of regularly paying compliments. To do this, note the good in other people and openly Express it.
* People appreciate recognition for hard work and kind gestures. Show that their kindness does not go unnoticed.

Smile.The easiest way to respond to a compliment, if you are confused or unsure of yourself, just give the person your smile. You should add ” Thank you!“ , “Thank you, I am very pleased!“

Don’t be silent in response.Awkward silence after a compliment can offend the interlocutor. He may think that his words are misinterpreted or that you don’t care at all about what you just heard.

Imagine that this is not a compliment, but a small gift. How would you react in this case? Would they also deny and belittle their own merits? Most likely, you would have accepted this gift. Also with compliments.

Does someone compliment you because they need to get something from you? And you, on the contrary, are not interested in it at all. Thank them for the compliment and close the subject. Does a man pay compliments because he wants to Woo you? Compliments become obscene? Stop the communication.

Here are some examples of the most common incorrect phrases.

* Justifications
Mistake: I went to the Barber yesterday, and usually my hair hangs like tow!
Correctly: Thank you, but I always look like this, I still have a lot of advantages.
* Objections
Error: No, I am not worthy of your words, you are greatly mistaken
Correctly: Thank you, I am very pleased to hear this!
* Neglect
Mistake: And then what? Nothing else to talk about?
Correctly: I am very flattered by your words, let’s continue tomorrow!
* Ignoring
Mistake: Silence in response, the woman pretends that nothing is happening.
Correctly: It’s bad to over-praise me, but I’d like to say a few more nice words.
* Too brown reaction.
Error: Oh, really!! You honestly liked my legs!! How great! I am very happy!
That’s right: thank You, you are also nothing!

The most frequent compliment about beauty.
Take examples of responses to armament :
* Beauty is not my merit, but a gift that my parents gave me. I will be sure to convey your gratitude to them.
* Very original, no one has ever said such nice words to me.
* Thank you, the mood has risen to the heavens.
* Yeah, I’m going to save the world.
* Now be afraid of me. Beauty is a terrible power!

So, an unmistakable pattern of reaction to a compliment :
1) smile;
2)to say thank you;
3) be silent.
That is all.