Compliments: Take ‘Em Like a Man!
A couple of days ago I wrote a post on The Immense Power of an Unsolicited Compliment. My friend Terry Ryan pointed me to a post he made on his blog a while ago on the converse: Always Accept Compliments.
Give it a read – he’s got a good point. If someone goes out of their way to compliment you, accept it with a simple “thank you.” Not only is graciously accepting praise good for your self-esteem, but it also allows the compliment giver to feel good for their small action. This is “win-win” people!
So to all you who emailed or posted nice words regarding the “Unsolicited Compliment” article: Thank you.
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Hi Avish,
what an excellent point about the importance of accepting compliments, indeed. So many women especially seem to have a difficult time with this… or women will often diffuse it with some of disempowering explanation.
When all they have to do is follow you advice, smile, and say, “thank you.”
So simple and yet so challenging.
Happy Dating and Relationships,
April Braswell
I gave a compliment to someone at the National Speaker’s Association meeting in Phoenix this week…. had to convince myself to do so (“She’ll think I’m lame”), but it led to a wonderful conversation and my altering a preconceived notion….
So don’t hesitate to pass on positive thoughts and feelings (aka compliments/higher than usual tips), and don’t hesitate to just say Thanks… because if they’re giving you positive feedback, take it with the spirit intended and offer gratitude!!
Yup, as long as you don’t waste their time, pretty much everyone will appraciate a kind word. And like you said, sometimes it can lead to a great conversation and/or connection!