How do I respond when someone gives me a compliment?
Humble:"I'm glad you feel that way.""Thanks! Very nice to hear it.""That's nice of you to say.""I'm not worthy of such praise, but thanks anyway.""Thanks a lot, I appreciate that."Witty/humorous (not recommended if you're normally not a witty person):"That's true, but did you also know I can hold my breath for ten minutes?""Yeah, I know, I'm too great for my own good.""Thanks, I love you too.""Oh yes, but enough about me... let's talk about me instead!"Rude (never recommended):"Just stop sucking up, will ya?""Are you asking me out on a date, or something?""Uhmm, nope, I still don't care about you.""I'm just doing my job, I'm not performing miracles here!"
What does it mean if someone says you have a strong personality?
A strong personality, at least to me, means that you always let your opinion be known whether it will be popular or not. You are not afraid to make your presence known. You are no "shrinking violet" and don't hold your tongue for any reason. It may also mean that you are very outgoing, boisterous and enjoy attention. There is nothing wrong with this at all. As an introvert myself, I seem to always pick people with "strong" personalities as my dear friends. They seem to compliment my less-than-strong personality. I feel comfortable to be with someone who will speak up, say what I'm thinking but can't bring myself to say, make sure I'm noticed just by association.A strong personality usually accompanies good or at least quick decision making abilities, not too worried about what others think of them, not afraid to say something controversial if they believe in what they are saying.Some people consider a strong personality another way of saying overbearing, loud, obnoxious and if they're speaking of a woman...you can imagine a few of the words that "strong personality" conjures up in some minds. And sometimes, these are traits of someone who is considered to have a strong personality. It is not always a compliment - though it is also not always an insult. I think it depends on who you are asking and about whom you are asking.I think some examples of people with strong personalities in which it is a compliment are, Bill Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, or even Simon Cowell (not always popular, but truthful and rather likable in my opinion.)I think some examples of people with strong personalities in which it is not a compliment are, Kanye West (his personality is strong but shown mainly through rudeness), Kris Kardashian (no explanation necessary), some may say Hillary Clinton (no opinion to be stated here), and then there is someone like Dennis Rodman - I am unsure which category he would be in. Both, depending on his mood, I think would be the answer.Strong personality probably means different things to different people. Overall, what I've said here is what it means to me and only to me. Though I imagine there is someone out there who might agree with me.
Can I compliment a German boy by saying "you're what Hitler would have wanted", or is that too risky?
Let us suppose you are a white American tenager. How happy would you be, if I German boy would greet you like this, Good morning, you bastard, a decent of merciless greedy slave-marchants? Is it true that your father linched the negros with another members of the Ku-Klux-Klan and your mother defended the separation of races on trains, buses and cinemas, even in the churches and universitiesBut let us suppose you are an American Jew and your greeting is nothing more than hatred speech. So as a German I would answer: shame on you, I bet yesterday evening you forgot to take your pill and it had better for you to ask for mental help immediately. There are splended psychiatrists for second and third generation Holocaust survivors even in Germany! Shall I show you to the nearest one?
What are the best ways to respond humbly when someone says that you're smart?
Take your pick: Shhh, don't tell anyone.I know what I know, you know.You've caught me on a good day.I get lucky now and then.I've been around the block a time or two.Compared to what?If I'm so smart, then why am I working here?Flattery, my dear, will get you nowhere ;)Flattery, my dear, will get you everywhere ;)No, I will not do your homework for you.
What could be the consequences of giving a name that is considered feminine to a boy?
My good fellow, I think you asked me a question like this before, and I answered already. :)You didn’t mention the psychologist last time, though. I have to ask - what did they say? If they told you about the risks, I certainly hope that you’re not here hoping that we will outvote the therapist.Maybe I’ll state it a little more strongly and less politely this time. Even if this is a dream of yours, there will undoubtedly be negative consequences. It would be nice if everyone were open-minded. That’s certainly not true. Unless I’m mistaken, many people are very machista where you are, and this could be a nightmare for a kid who has a deliberately controversial name.Think of the child, not just your dreams, por favor.
If someone says, 'You have a way with words,' is it always meant as a compliment?
I would say that in 90% of the time that this phrase is used, it is meant as a compliment. It has various complementary meanings, such as, you speak with compassion, or your answers are really on point, or you were so considerate with you explanation, or your words were spoken with deep meaning, or you explained that concept perfectly, or I couldn’t have said it as well as you, or just what the groups needed to hear, or you showed that we mean business and we are serious, you left no question that we mean what we say, or you made our cause more humane and understandable.Occasionally, when you use a comment that is ‘direct’ or very much to the point without any sugar-coating, someone might use a slightly sarcastic tone of voice and say.’You have a way with words, You DO have a way with words, or, You do have a way with WORDS. Or if you calmed a maddening crowd in a few minutes by talking to them, or if you expressed your opinion with force and powerful words.Hope that gives you a few examples of how the expression might be used, Diane.
My grandmother gives me compliments that make me feel uncomfortable?
Today my grandmother came to my house and I stood next to her to see it I was as tall as her yet. I wasn't quite, but then my grandmother said, "You may not be as tall as me, but you're beautiful, and have a lovely figure." This made me really uncomfortable and I didn't know what to say! Am I overreacting and this is just a compliment or do I have a reason to feel kind- of uncomfortable about this?