A warm thank you and a smile is all that's required. It seems dead obvious but it took me forever to realize. I used to babble about where I got said dress, etc. out of surprise or even embarrassment. The turth is, if the complenter wants to know, they will ask a follow up question.
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How to accept a compliment
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I agree. Us English girls always ruin it by displaying CPD (Compulsive Price Disclosure) as if we're apologising for a nice dress and need to tell people it was £20 from H&M. Just smile and say thank you - that's all you need to do!
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Absolutely, a genuine smile and a 'thank you, that was nice of you to say so' kind of thing. An immediate reciprocal compliment may look a bit contrived but remember the next time you see that person how they lifted your spirits (we all love compliments) and return the favour next time.
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Smile when taking a compliment. A compliment is intended to make you feel good. If you frown, look at the ground, or look away, the other person will be confused or uncomfortable. Smiling will make both of you feel good. If you really want to tell someone you got a dress in the sale, go ahead I say. You could even use it to further the converstation: Miss A: "I love your dress, it looks great on you!" Miss B: "Thanks! I found it in New Look on sale - it's amazing what you can get there. Have you seen Lily Allen's collection?" Miss A: "Yeah, isn't it great..." That way you've accepted the compliment and moved on to something you can both talk about.
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Say thanks with a nice smile and try and think of a nice compliment for them ! x
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it depnds on what sort of compliment they say if its a lad saying something like "youve got nice tits" i never no what to say either so i just laugh and make a joke like "so have you" are something i dont know but dont go all shy! :) just accept the compliment. =] well.. thats what i do anywayss xxx
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If someone goes out of their way to give you a nice compliment, why question it? So what if they have other intentions. Take the compliment with a smile and thankyou, return a compliment if your being genuine. I totally agree about us english girls, don't put a downer on the compliment by saying 'oh i got it in the sale', why? oh why? is this needed to be said?! The answer is that its not! If someone asks how much or where you got an item of clothing or something then either tell them or smile and say 'oh i just forgot i must go do this, thankyou for the compliment.. i appreciate it but i must dash' ( an easy way out) or say 'i must fing [name] urgently' Hope this helps. x
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say thank you! and i love your what ever you like about them. that way youll seem very nice and friendly to the person
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I couldnt accept a compliment easily, my bf once complimented me, feeling so insecure, I always shrugged them off with the typical "Ok, whatever" or "Yeah Right", or "Liar" my bf once said "You look absolutely gorgeous" when I turned around and laughed in disbelief. He walked off and under his breath say "I F**king give up" seeing his face broke my heart, that he was trying so hard and thrown it back in his face like a wet fish. Now I smile say thank you sweet heart, and give him a hug. Even if I dont believe him, its a compliment to me seeing him smile thinking I love his compliment!
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say 'i doubt it, but thats nice of you to say "
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A simple thank you and a smile is fine
