Once in a while, I (M34) get complimented on how I look. I’m always a bit unsure how to respond. Being called “handsome” feels strange to me, not because I reject it, but because I don’t quite understand what it really means or what value it holds.
To me, qualities like being polite, kind, and helpful carry more weight. Those feel earned. Appearance feels accidental.
Usually I just smile awkwardly and move on.
I guess I’m still learning how to receive a compliment without overthinking it. Maybe there’s something to be said about accepting kindness the way it’s given even if it’s about something we didn’t work for.
“Thanks” doesn’t work anymore?
dude just wants to brag about how good looking he (shrug) he might be ugly and its some kind of visualization exercise… these interweb posts you just never know
“thanks!”
add a thank you, and as a bonus if you see something about them that you like and can be respectful about it, or you’re think they’re attractive, you can tell them they look good as well.
“Thank you! That’s very nice for you to say.”
“Appreciate it”
Ok bye
I used to have to deal with complements all the time. So I got fat and ugly. Works like a champ
I always say. “Thanks for the motherfucking compliment, due to a lack of self worth I’ll now overanalyze said comment and add it to my shuicide note”
Say Thank You
“Thank you.”
I appreciate that! Thank you. And if there is something you find appealing from the other person, compliment them on that. It shows compassion and mutual respect as well as observance.
“Thanks” pretty much covers it.
Smile, genuine “thank you!”, move on.
Just say, “thanks, you should see me naked!”