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?