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Originally posted by ratbastid
What ever happened to, "Thank you very much"?
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Originally posted by Rubyee
I would just say thank you.
One compliment does not require another one. People get themselves into trouble with that one.
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This is how I feel. I will always offer a gracious 'Thankyou' when I'm given a compliment. I don't say "YEAH I know I look hot don't I." Or anything so egotistical as that (unless I'm joking with a friend of course). Just a simple thank you in a NON-gloating way is sufficient acknowledgement. It is not rude to turn the conversation in another way once you've acknowledge what they said.
If I can think of one I will often offer a compliment in return. People who give a compliment aren't usually fishing for compliments though so it isn't a requirement.
In your case you could have said something like "Thanks I feel good. Has life been treating you well?"
Asking them a question about themselves will always turn the conversation to focus on them if you are uncomfortable fielding compliments. People LOVE to talk about themselves so would rarely take offense at a question about themselves.
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