Many of us struggle with this issue. Someone pays us a compliment and we deflect or minimize the kind words, as if doing so will make us seem humble or at least not look arrogant. We receive ...

The only words you need to say after someone gives you a compliment are “thank you.” But you know that’s easier said than done. When you don’t believe the compliments that people pay, you limit how ...

Has anyone ever told you, "Great job!" or "That was impressive!" — only for you to respond with, "I got lucky," or "It was nothing!" If you're downplaying your accomplishments at work, you're ...

Learning to accept compliments graciously in a professional setting is not only a matter of politeness, but also a skill that can enhance your interpersonal relationships and boost morale within the ...

Some people - and I will admit I am one of them - just do not like getting compliments. But often immediately deflecting praise or trying to brush it off can end up hurting the feelings of the person ...

In most cases, the best thing to do is just say “thank you.” While many people deflect positive affirmations, Maggie and Farron discuss how experts define the right and wrong way to accept a ...

Being unable to accept compliments could be related to your self-confidence, a fear of being seen or the societal rules that have conditioned you. JGI/Jamie Grill via Getty Images Have you ever ...

I've observed a horrible phenomenon: the inability to accept a compliment about your employee, spouse, or child. For example, last week my daughter had a friend spend the night. The young lady was ...