How do you react when a stranger randomly compliments you?

Jesus_Shaves
Jesus_Shaves Posts: 163 Member
edited November 8 in Chit-Chat
Like the title states, how do you react when a person be it from the same sex or opposite sex just randomly compliments you?

Do you like it?
Do you think they are crazy?

What is your honest reaction?
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  • dnamouse
    dnamouse Posts: 612 Member
    Honestly? Slight embarrassment :blush:

    I'm used to being the ignored one, so getting any form of attention is a little odd to me.
  • ValerieMartini2Olives
    ValerieMartini2Olives Posts: 3,024 Member
    What are they complimenting?
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  • sentaruu
    sentaruu Posts: 2,206 Member
    I usually find a way to compliment them in return...
  • Jelaan
    Jelaan Posts: 815 Member
    Just smile, say thank you, keep moving. Enjoy the concept later :). Always surprises me.
  • ponycyndi
    ponycyndi Posts: 858 Member
    Manners dictate that I smile and say "Thank you". The only caveat being that it is an actual compliment, and not harassment or someone hitting on me.
  • ValerieMartini2Olives
    ValerieMartini2Olives Posts: 3,024 Member
    I have been wearing unique/big/colorful glasses for several years. I always get compliments. I love that.

    What I don't like it when people grab my arm (I have a sleeve) and ogle it.
  • bookworm_847
    bookworm_847 Posts: 1,903 Member
    I usually feel uncomfortable receiving compliments. I say thank you, but always feel like I have to credit whatever helped me achieve whatever they're complimenting, and then give them a compliment right back.
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    I say, "you 'mirin?"
  • Medivh73
    Medivh73 Posts: 140 Member
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  • Hrcules
    Hrcules Posts: 74 Member
    Medivh73 wrote: »
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    Bwahahaha!! Inside that's how i feel
  • Groovyca2022
    Groovyca2022 Posts: 21,378 Member
    I smile and thank them
  • Alisontheice
    Alisontheice Posts: 9,611 Member
    I say thanks and would probably tell them it was sweet of them to say
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    edited November 2014
    If it is someone truly trying to be sweet, I will say thank you. They're not always sweet though.
  • summerhaze71
    summerhaze71 Posts: 1,204 Member
    It makes me uncomfortable because I don't always see myself as someone else sees me. Internally, I'm analyzing if they are saying it because they mean it or saying it to be sarcastic. So, I just usually smile and say thank you while my brain works overtime.
  • Misshodge64
    Misshodge64 Posts: 8,588 Member
    Don't really bother me, however when drunk men or women get touchy than it seems awkward however I got used to intoxicated people so it is what it is?
  • anirishdad
    anirishdad Posts: 80
    I assume they want money. :)
  • Misshodge64
    Misshodge64 Posts: 8,588 Member
    anirishlad wrote: »
    I assume they want money. :)

    Jim Carey you are :-)
  • Tigg_er
    Tigg_er Posts: 22,001 Member
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  • JCupelli
    JCupelli Posts: 16 Member
    In the past I used to deny any complements. Now I've learned to say thank you and have a good day.
  • FabulousFantasticFifty
    FabulousFantasticFifty Posts: 195,832 Member
    I Love getting compliments and will say Thank You! (probably with a big grin on my face!) :smiley:
  • goldmay
    goldmay Posts: 258 Member
    I say thank you but I'm my worst critic. So if it's something I've accomplished, I'm flattered but in my head I can't help but point out all of the things I could've done better.
  • LazyCatPame
    LazyCatPame Posts: 112 Member
    Terribly. Compliments are the kind of thing that make me stay indoors in a very dark place
  • CarolinaAcorn
    CarolinaAcorn Posts: 418 Member
    I say thank you and usually tell them they're very sweet.
  • snowflake954
    snowflake954 Posts: 8,399 Member
    I used to be suspicious of compliments, but as I've aged I now know how precious they are, so I always say "thank you" with a big smile. :)
  • refuseresist
    refuseresist Posts: 934 Member
    It does not happen, but if it did, I would run away, or hurt them in some way if I could not get away from them
  • 4homer
    4homer Posts: 457 Member
    Say thanks cause it makes my day 10x better
  • MrsBooBear
    MrsBooBear Posts: 12,618 Member
    edited November 2014
    Surprised and uncomfortable but also grateful. I also feel this way when it's someone I know.
  • LoneWolf_70
    LoneWolf_70 Posts: 1,151 Member
    its never happened so i cant say lol
  • NoelFigart1
    NoelFigart1 Posts: 1,276 Member
    That depends. Is it a genuine compliment, or is it something we social strings attached.

    Usually, it's a smile and a "Thank you."

    Unless it's got undercurrents that don't deserve thanks. Then I am temporarily deaf.
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