5 different ways to respond to compliments!
Even native speakers need practice at becoming better at accepting compliments! When someone gives you a compliment, that opens up an opportunity for more conversation.
5 different ways to respond to compliments!
When you receive a compliment, you should always say thank you, but a conversation pro will keep the conversation going by using a combination of the following strategies.
If someone takes the time to give you a compliment, you should accept it with an enthusiastic, heartfelt “thank you.”
First, what is a compliment? A polite expression of praise or admiration, and a formal act or gesture of respect or of high regard. We use to always say Thank you but now you will know 5 different ways to sound more like a Native Speaker!
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1. Thanks, I really appreciate it/ Thanks I appreciate your compliment.
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2. Thanks so much you made my day!
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3. Thank you, you flatter me (you made me feel good)
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4. Thanks, I try
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5. Thank you for noticing it
Now you can respond to compliments with more confidence, when you walk on the street, at college, with your family, to your partner with everyone every time. Remember, life can be complicated but learning English doesn’t have to be.