Do you take compliments seriously?

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Datboi65 · Accepted Answer

Eh? I think it's a relative thing that doesn't really have a straight answer. What are you getting complimented on? Looks? Character? Style? Skill? Who's giving you the compliment? It depends.

Not to brag, but I've had enough people compliment my looks that I know I'm not bad-looking. It's never something that I let get to my ego. I still think it's important to be smart enough to know that you're not always gonna be everyone's cup of tea, and that's absolutely fine. I will be lying to you if I said that it doesn't feel nice especially from someone you think is attractive, but after like 15 minutes you move on.

When it comes to perspective, I think there is wisdom in knowing that no matter how much you think you know, there's a lot more to learn. It means a lot to me when a mentor or someone I look up to tells me that I'm somewhat mature for my age, but I also think it's important to have humility because no matter how much I learn from my life experiences, there's always extra room for improvement.

Overall, context matters. For those people that struggle to take a compliment well, it usually has to do with low self-esteem, and they need to develop their confidence more. For others, as long as you don't think about it too much and become too arrogant, you're good. Give yourself a pat on the back and and be happy, then move on.

Sonorous · Accepted Answer

This depends on what you mean by "seriously." I'll assume you mean something along the lines of "placing a great deal of value on."

Most peoples compliments are about physical attributes. They may say something like "I love your outfit!" or "Wow! You're tall!"

I don't tend to take those so seriously. Why? Well because they're surface level in nature aimed more towards lower effort attributes. Ones that often involve many factors that are outside my control.

I find that unless I'm putting a lot of effort in the specific physical attribute the person is complimenting, I'd much rather be complimented on attributes that are a little deeper & require more effort to provide or maintain.

For instance, I'd really love if someone complimented the way that I am considerate of others or how I carry myself. You name it. Something that's a little closer to what I feel is my identity.

luvstoned4him · Accepted Answer

not really but then again, words of affirmation was never my love language. Besides that, I've noticed that a lot of men have used that to try to manipulate me into doing something that I wouldn't normally do. Well jokes on them. 😂😂

FreyaRed · Accepted Answer

Yes as flattery. I have a mirror and I was obliged to make IQ test several times

Chazmatazz269 · Answer

Depends on the compliment, and from whom.

CaptainOverthink · Answer

Depend on who is saying it, how they are saying it and in what context.
But the compliments I reccieve are mostly for traits and character, which when people say it makes sense from their perspective.
I take it sort of serious, but I also know they ain't me and might not know me. But like if I reccieve lots of the same from different sources then there might be something in it.

LiamJHayden · Answer

It depends upon the context. If they are about something physical over which I had no control (height, eye color), no. If they are presented in a seemingly sarcastic manner, obviously not. If they are presented seriously from someone I respect, yes.

Nikki1989 · Answer

Nah, not really. I doubt most are genuine, especially ones coming from men.

Damaged00 · Answer

I really try to. But people lie and could have ulterior motives. I usually go off of what they do or say after complimenting.

ZS007 · Answer

im not very confident so even if someone tells me something nice im having a hard time believing it

Serkee · Answer

I never know how to respond to compliments, they make me feel really uncomfortable. I rarely get them, and when I do I always disagree with them.

RavVid · Answer

Girls take compliments seriously. Guys think they are being bull shitted to. Can't cite the paper but that was the finding.

Razp_Sorbet · Answer

No 🤣 I try to but my automatic response is to brush it off

Kaamraj · Answer

I do not get compliments normally it's been years since I've gotten one, so when I get one I take it seriously.

Texaskid1 · Answer

No.  I automatically become suspect and activate my shields when someone compliments me. I always think they want something from me or they are going to try and screw me over

LaurenM1997 · Answer

I love getting compliments but don’t get them often 😑

Bilboes · Answer

Nah, I don't really give a damn about them..

blueonblack22 · Answer

I don’t get them very often nowadays. So yeah.

Aiko_E_Lara · Answer

Depends from who. Usually the honest ones are kids and people around my age who are not relatives. Old people have their own different standards and relatives and family tend to be biased.

DrPepper12 · Answer

Yes although I don't always give them authenticly tbh.

Anonymous · Answer

Depends on who it was from and how it’s said.

litty736 · Answer

Nope. People lie even sometimes to get information out of you

bobalife · Answer

Well, I do like them. Who doesn’t? 🙂‍↔️

Anonymous · Answer

No people just compliment to compliment it don’t mean nothing tbh

StudyingAuthor · Answer

From certain people, yeah.

dustybiker2 · Answer

Depends on the delivery.

Ladsin2 · Answer

Why wouldn't I?

Kingofkings1992 · Answer

Why wouldn’t I?

itsannalee · Answer

Nope

Anonymous · Answer

Emma Watson looks like a British boy.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes if they mean it.

12karen · Answer

Some

scott04sa22 · Answer

Nope

grega239 · Answer

Nope.

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