Quick disclaimer, today is NOT my birthday. If it had been, I never would have told you. Because I deplore birthday wishes. I can’t volley your “Happy Birthday” with “No, Happy Birthday to YOU!” or, “We really should be having a party for my mom.” maybe I could try “Did you know Delores’s birthday is tomorrow?” I have a similar issue with compliments. I love giving compliments, but accepting a compliment takes focus. And this is the challenge today. To accept a compliment without apology. Because it’s not arrogant to be grateful.
What’s your typical response to a compliment?
Reachel, it’s been a while since I’ve read your blog, but I popped in today and was pleased to see the changes and new posts!
I had a dear friend who gave the brilliant advice to simply say, “Thank you! That’s kind of you to say,” when complimented. She struggled to accept compliments, but in the midst of a conversation it was a conclusion we arrived at that when one compliments another it is a gift to give the compliment. To accept the gift is a gift itself in return. Thus, she arrived at this incredibly simple, yet effective and sincere, response.
Welcome back 🙂 I love your friend’s response and will definitely have to try that out myself.