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Gabrielle Applebury Using her M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy, Gabrielle has helped couples improve their relationships through therapy. She also has experience in sexual assault recovery. Read More Learn about our Editorial Policy. M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy Updated August 3, 2020 Compliments can feel amazing to receive, especially on a date. Depending on your specific circumstances and how you feel in the moment, there are many options when it comes to responding to compliments. If You're ShyIf you're shy or just generally feel uncomfortable receiving compliments, you can keep your response brief. In response, you can say:
If You're Witty or SarcasticIf you receive a compliment and want to respond in a witty or sarcastic way, you can say:
How to Respond to a Compliment TextIf you receive a sweet compliment text, you can respond with:
How Do You Graciously Accept a Compliment?Accepting a compliment from your date or partner can feel difficult for some individuals for various reasons. If you aren't sure what to say, you can consider:
How Do You Respond to a Compliment on Social Media?On social media, you can leave a shorter response and include an emoji too. You can consider saying:
How to Respond to a Compliment on TinderIf you're using Tinder or another dating app and someone gives you a compliment and you want to respond back, you can say:
Thanks for the Compliment ReplyIf you want to respond in a simple way and thank your date or partner for the compliment, you can say:
If You Want to Compliment Your Date BackIf you and your date are hitting it off and you want to give a genuine compliment back, you can say:
If the Compliment Makes You Feel UnsafeIf the person you're with says something that makes you feel emotionally and/or physically unsafe (even if they say it was a compliment), know that you don't even need to respond and can exit the situation as safely as you possibly can. If there's a chance they misspoke and you don't feel physically threatened, you can say:
Know that a "compliment" that aims to scare, intimidate, or threaten you is not a true compliment, even if the speaker says it was. Go with your gut, and if you feel unsafe, find a safe way to excuse yourself and leave. What Do You Say When Someone Pays You a Compliment?When responding to a compliment, think about how receiving it made you feel. If you feel emotionally and physically safe, you can:
How to Reply to a ComplimentWhen you receive a compliment while on a date, go with your gut regarding your response. Know that you are not obligated to give a compliment back or even respond if the compliment is inappropriate and threatens your physical and/or emotional wellbeing. If you feel comfortable with how the compliment was relayed, you can take it as an opportunity to respond graciously and maybe even give your date a genuine compliment in return. © 2022 LoveToKnow Media. All rights reserved. How do you respond to being called beautiful?Here are some nice ways to do that:. Wow. Thank you very much, [name]. ... . That's very kind of you. At times, people might say words that are stronger than “beautiful” when they want to please or appease others. ... . You look really lovely too! ... . You really are my best friend. ... . Thanks for stating the obvious, [name].. How do you respond to compliments over text?Here are a few ways to respond to a compliment:. “Thank you, it makes my day to hear that.”. “I really put a lot of thought into this, thank you for noticing.”. “Thank you, I really appreciate you taking the time to express that.”. “Thank you, I am happy to hear you feel that way!”. How do you respond to a flirty compliment?Smile and thank him — a bit more than polite but with some reserve. Pay him a compliment in return — less reserved and more friendly. Take the flirting up a notch — less reserved and more playful and encouraging.
How do you respond when he says your beautiful?Say “thank you.” Accept the compliment, but don't go on to brag about how beautiful you are. This shows that you are confident with yourself, but not full of yourself. Being comfortable in your own skin is attractive, so embrace the compliment and try to be genuinely grateful for it.
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