How To Take a Compliment

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If you're left speechless when someone gives you a compliment, follow these tips and feel better about yourself the next time it happens.

To complete this How-To you will need:

Self-confidence
Humility
Graciousness

Step 1: Smile and say, "Thank you"

Smile and say, "Thank You" when someone offers you a compliment.

Step 2: Avoid deflection

Avoid deflecting the compliment or pointing out your weaknesses. This is a sign of low self-esteem.

Tip: Teach children to accept a compliment so that they will be more comfortable with receiving them later in life.

Step 3: Own accomplishments

Own your accomplishments and be proud of your hard work. Don't try to pass them off as luck.

Tip: Avoid being cocky or arrogant when accepting a compliment -- be confident but humble.

Step 4: Return compliment

Return a compliment with one directed at the person who complimented you.

Step 5: Be gracious

Don't negate or dismiss the compliment -- this may be viewed as selfish or insincere. Be gracious when accepting compliments. Treat compliments as you would a tangible gift or present.

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[celza6198]

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Step 1: Breathe.

Did you know- People breathe every day!

[brutaka359]

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[irin42]

@xxmakeuploverxxisa yeap :)

[308570308]

woah the girl in the end popping those pills like it's candy :O

[PhoenixFireFx]

How to take a compliment - Simplified ( in case this is too extreme )

You will need.

Feelings.

A body.

1. After someone gives a compliment say thank you

2. you have learned to take a compliment. you are no longer a dipshit.

Did you know compliments are that easy!

[kaiqinAKAme]

This video is actually useful for some ppl ( not me) but i think the title should be "how to be humble when compilimented

[AnimeGamerGirl97]

@xxmakeuploverxxisa im not sure, cause today i told my friend her nose looked smaller then she was embarrassed/... O_O

[xxmakeuploverxxisa]

is: your lashes are really long a compliment?

[urtexx9]

0:34 to 0:40 omg, i laughed the whole day XD

[TheXxHELENxX]

@celza6198 AND people stop breathing everyday.....

[nimbo343]

Easy, say: "yeah, I know I really AM that hot, I'm so sorry you aren't, then we could be friends".. or maybe that's a bit too arrogant?

[swaaagzz]

me: -runs to a day care- 'ACCEPT COMPLiMENTS KiDS.. ACCEPT THEM OR ELSE !"