[cavarice]

Although I'm not averse to compliments from people, I rarely accept them uncritically. I process compliments in a way very similar to how I process criticism: I think about whether or not they make sense, and I consider the source (are they in a place to be qualified to say I have X quality?) I don't usually have positive reactions to compliments unless I've decided that the compliment seems coherent.



For instance: if someone who I thought was relatively stupid was complimenting me on my intelligence, it wouldn't mean anything to me, because I wouldn't consider that person to be in a place to have a grasp of what it means to be intelligent. On the flip side, if someone whom I thought was extremely intelligent complimented me on my intelligence, I would be much more strongly affected positively, though still not without thinking about it.

That being said, I am well aware of how much it offends people when I openly analyze and critque compliments like that. This process ONLY takes place inside of my head. On the outside, I'll just nod and say thanks.

Also, I think certain kinds of compliments don't make sense to analyze ("You're cute and cuddly"), though I will still feel the impulse to do so.

[Devilsapple]

I say thank you.

[SomeWeirdGuy]

I say thanks and try to stop myself from feeling like I am better than what I am because that person said I was. History shows that cockiness costs you a lot in life.

[Promethea]

I consider the source of the compliment. I always take them well though.

[pie]

it depends on who the compliments are coming from and if I feel like the person is just trying to get on my good side or whatever.
I like compliments on my stuff more than I do compliments on my person. like if someone says "cool shirt!" or something, I smile really big and say "thanks!" enthusiastically. but "you look nice today!" makes me wrinkle my nose and say "you mean I don't look nice on other days?" haha.

[AirMarionette]

Like with criticism, depends on how much I value the complimenter's opinion.
Most of the time I'm humble about it, either contented or indifferent. There's inevitable desensitization.

I make the typical smartass replies sometimes (like the analyzing thing).

[jinkies]

I tend to ignore them. I don't really see the significance of compliments unless I asked for some kind of criticism. I don't analyse them or anything - I don't think they're worth it. I only smile and say, 'thank you,' like a good person.

[saturnne]

I love compliments. They always make me smile, but sometimes I know that they might not be entirely accurate or sincere. Nonetheless, I love compliments.

[nikkii]

I never fully accept someones compliment. If I do I start to slack.
I always believe an improvement.

[Magic Mono]

Although I'm not averse to compliments from people, I rarely accept them uncritically. I process compliments in a way very similar to how I process criticism: I think about whether or not they make sense, and I consider the source (are they in a place to be qualified to say I have X quality?) I don't usually have positive reactions to compliments unless I've decided that the compliment seems coherent.

For instance: if someone who I thought was relatively stupid was complimenting me on my intelligence, it wouldn't mean anything to me, because I wouldn't consider that person to be in a place to have a grasp of what it means to be intelligent. On the flip side, if someone whom I thought was extremely intelligent complimented me on my intelligence, I would be much more strongly affected positively, though still not without thinking about it.

That being said, I am well aware of how much it offends people when I openly analyze and critque compliments like that. This process ONLY takes place inside of my head. On the outside, I'll just nod and say thanks.

Also, I think certain kinds of compliments don't make sense to analyze ("You're cute and cuddly"), though I will still feel the impulse to do so.

Thank you! I can't tell you how many times this happens to me; it drives me nuts. Your explanation nailed it for me.