Am I the only one that finds it hard to accept a compliment? I sit there and either stare at them like they're nuts or I dismiss the compliment with something like "no, not really" and they think I'm nuts or being stuck up. Seriously, it makes me feel uncomfortable.
I have learned to smile say Thank you even though my brain is going at ten thousand miles per hour to
1 find an exit
2 ask them why they are lying to me
3 wondering what they want from me
4 confused
5 trying to think of something nice to say about them even if I already had something to say because now I have forgotten it
6 wondering why I am there
7 working out a response that is socially acceptable and not self deprecating
8 wondering what is going to happen next
etc
Compliments are extremely rare for me, so when they come along I try to embrace them privately for a moment before dismissing them.
I believe I deserve them, but I don't believe they are sincere or that they come from a place of honesty. When directed toward me, they are as meningful as a participation award.
Not the only one, especially compliments on things, or property. All I can usually think then is "Nothing to do with me".
Me too. Half the time I feel like looking around to make sure they're not talking to someone else.
I generally don't like comments unless I agree with them. But I have learned that it is better to just thank them and refrain from correcting them. After all it is just an opinion, maybe not even a real one, but usually given in a sincere attempt to be nice or friendly. So, I take it for its "intent" value. Of course if it rendered in a condescending or ingratiating manner, then they can fuck off.
Complements are awkward. I do all those things or over explain the thing they complimented.
That's exactly what I do! Whatever they compliment me on anything I point out why they're wrong...I can never just say 'THANK YOU'
@TheoryNumber3 I can't ever just say "thank you" either. In the back of my mind I'm saying "But why? Do you know what an awkward position you've put me in" lol
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