How do you respond to an awkward compliment?

[DishLady]

Ignore it.

Use light humor to defuse the tension.

Make a sarcastic remark.

Fess up to the awkwardness and ply the person with questions.

[HawkPerception]

I used to be terrible at receiving compliments when I was younger. I'd always deny them. If someone told me I was attractive, I'd say "No, you're just being nice." If someone told me I was smart, I'd say "Clearly not, otherwise I wouldn't be where I am." If someone said I was talented, I'd say "There are people way more talented than me."

Now, even if I don't believe their compliment, I just say "Thank you. I appreciate that." And I try to smile with it.

It's been a life process.

[DishLady]

I mean if the person is awkward in giving the compliment...

[HawkPerception]

I read it incorrectly somehow lol.

Well I have an encouraging personality, so I like rooting for people who are awkward. I'd smile and tell them thank you. I'd also probably try to crack a joke to help loosen them up.

[OlderAndWiser]

Always accept compliments - even the awkward ones - with grace and tact. E. g.:

Guy goes on a blind date and the girl weighs 300 lbs. They are out dancing and he says, "You know, for a fat girl, you sure don't sweat much!" She should reply. . . "I'm glad you think so highly of me."

[Anonymous]

Depends if I’m into the person. If I am, I act like they just said the most wonderful thing in the world. If I’m not, I smile and laugh politely and then gently detach myself from the conversation.

[Abbycado]

I usually go the humor route. That is sorta my personality.

[DishLady]

Same.

[Summeroflove]

Thanks and try to move on. It depends on what the complement is though and who said it. Some context matters.

[ohsheeT]

Oh. OK well thank you ok so i really have to get going now call if you need anything...


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[Chloe_Jones]

I generally give a sarcastic response and then ignore any further reference to it

[DishLady]

I was like that at your age as well. Folks think it's funny for a while till you hit perhaps 24/25.

[BCRanger10]

Give an equally awkward "thank you", I guess.

[exitseven]

I use humor to defuse the situation. Or give them a punch in the face.

[Batwoman01]

Probably turn it right back around on them with a 'thanks, I like your ________ too" and fill it in with something that's not really actually a compliment

[UrLoveMocha]

I would honestly just say thank you and keep moving forward.

[queenofcardio]

I pretend that I didn't hear it.

[worldscolide]

I tend to go towards humor

[Anonymous]

I love you too ❤️

[DishLady]

Lol.

[Opinion Owner]

Babe I love you aaaaaaah 😘

[Daytoday79]

What's an example of an awkward compliment?

[DishLady]

A guy who knows he's in deep 💩 sees or has to text a gal and so the first compliment is either delivered with an awkward vibe OR the wording is awkward.

[Daytoday79]

So he's kinda desperate because he knows he's in trouble

[DishLady]

Possibly, or just doesn't know how to break the ice.

[Daytoday79]

Yep, plenty of guys who don't know

[Still-alive]

‘Cool’

[Anonymous]

Depends on who said what.

[serious]

I just ignore it.

[Lament_]

Depends on the awkwardness.