You may not understand this... but it's late, and my brain is mush...
Interesting thing... this past week, I have gotten several compliments. I'm not the most comfortable receiving compliments. I mean, I am an attention whore, that's true. However... I just never know what to say when someone pays a compliment.
Anyway, lately I am not getting "results" like I want. It has really been a blow to the self-esteem. Sort of like if you wanted to try out for school sports. Maybe you know you're not the super-jock, and maybe you even know you're not going to make 1st string. But you know you're at least good enough to make the team. -- But then... Bam! Big shock and major disappointment -- you don't even make the team! You're only choice now is to sit and cheer from the side lines, or work concessions.
Yup, that's sort of how it's been lately. I used to think I was good enough to at least make the team... and yet, the only results I seem to be getting are less-than-benchwarmer results. Concession men. Bleh.
So, the compliments have been very much appreciated... Funny how it works like that sometimes, huh? The compliments are just what I needed to hear to help me realize I'm still in the game and I've still got game... just need to wait for my 5 minutes of fame.
And no... this isn't a "fishing for compliments" scheme... =D
8 comments:
even if you're not fishing, I'm giving you one. I know you are one of the sweetest people I've never met (hehe). :)
And thank you bc the Boo blocks came in - they are so cute.
whenever i get a compliment i say "oh, thanks." that's how you take a compliment.
Just say thank you and move on.
Just look coy, and say "It happens all the time".
Then you move on, wondering "Who is he?" to yourself!
Read some Romantic novels and pick up some tips!
your mother is the nicest person I know. What? you did not mean THAT kind of compliment? Well.....
Yeah, I know it is not your comfort zone. But just say "thank you". And then flash that beautiful smile.
yeah... i do say "thanks". but i guess i feel like i am being conceited if/when I accept the compliment... We were taught to be "humble". Also, is there more to proper compliment etiquette than just saying thanks? I mean, should I compliment the other person back? Cuz that is hard to do when I am caught off guard. I wish I could be forewarned when someone is going to compliment me... then I could practice not stammering. hehehe.
Way to use that positive energy for good:-)
I usually say, 'Thanks, you're so nice'. Or something like that. It kinda ends with the attention back on them. As far as paying them a compliment in return, I think it sounds fake to say 'I like your shoes'. 'Oh thanks, I like your hair!' (Like, quick think of something to say back) Use the good feelings of the compliment to pay it forward and give a compliment to someone else!
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