Ever feel awkward when someone compliments you? You’re not alone. It’s easy to downplay, dismiss, or deflect compliments. But there’s a better way to respond to compliments. A way that shows appreciation, self-respect, and kindness. In this episode, I’m sharing 3 simple strategies to respond to compliments. Here’s what you’ll learn: #1: How to accept compliments without feeling the need to dodge or downplay them #2: Why a simple "thank you" can make you and the other person feel great #3: Ways to acknowledge compliments that strengthen your self-worth (and don’t involve saying “oh, I got it on sale”) These strategies will help you feel more comfortable accepting compliments, boost your confidence, and build stronger connections with those around you. This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Visit cozyearth.com/jefferson and use my exclusive 40% off code JEFFERSON to give the gift of luxury this holiday season. If you get a post purchase survey, say that you heard about Cozy Earth from The Jefferson Fisher Podcast! If you enjoy this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Pre-order my new book, The Next Conversation, today! Suggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the show! Want a FREE communication tip each week? Click here to join my newsletter. Watch my podcast on YouTube Follow me on Instagram Follow me on LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The right compliment can change your entire day.
A bad compliment can ruin it.
But how do you give a compliment?
How do you accept a compliment?
And what do you do when the compliment is backhanded?
On today's episode?
As you can guess, they're all about compliments.
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The next time that someone gives you a compliment, here's what I want you to do.
Number one, instead of downplaying it, you're going to say thank you and tell them what it means to you.
For example, if I were to say that's an awesome looking shirt, instead of saying this whole thing, oh, I got it at Dillard's, off the sales rack, or this is, this is so old, I got this seven years ago, you're going to say thank you.
That makes me feel good.
I like it too.
Number two, instead of dismissing or deflecting the comment, you're going to say thank you and tell them that you appreciate it.
For example, if somebody were to compliment you at work, instead of saying I was nothing or I'm just doing my job, you're going to say thank you.
I appreciate that.
That means a lot to me.