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Thread started 01/13/04 6:17pm

pejman

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Ladies, how do you handle compliments?

Do you appreciate it when a man tells you you're pretty or beautiful?






Are you too shy to react.





Can you do without the compliments?





Do you compliment men?



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Reply #1 posted 01/13/04 6:27pm

bkw

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Pej, have Google made you a lifetime member yet? wink
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Reply #2 posted 01/13/04 6:29pm

AnotherLoverTo
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I was just talking to a guy about this the other night, lol.

I almost always have a difficult time accepting compliments, and often I will just pretend I didn't hear the person or I'll point out a reason why what they said isn't true. It's a Catch-22, because it feels like if I thank them for the compliment, it means I agree. On the other hand, when I don't say anything or ignore it, guys have thought I was a stuck up bitch. Even when men know how self-conscious I feel and I've explained why, they still seem to get frustrated with me and seem to be more concerned that they get thanked and acknowledged than that I believe in myself, lol...

I know how annoying it is when other people do it, but I still do it. boxed
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Reply #3 posted 01/13/04 6:34pm

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AnotherLoverToo said:

I was just talking to a guy about this the other night, lol.

I almost always have a difficult time accepting compliments, and often I will just pretend I didn't hear the person or I'll point out a reason why what they said isn't true. It's a Catch-22, because it feels like if I thank them for the compliment, it means I agree. On the other hand, when I don't say anything or ignore it, guys have thought I was a stuck up bitch. Even when men know how self-conscious I feel and I've explained why, they still seem to get frustrated with me and seem to be more concerned that they get thanked and acknowledged than that I believe in myself, lol...

I know how annoying it is when other people do it, but I still do it. boxed

Carrie, I'm very much the same. I get very embarrassed when I get complimented and dont know what to say although I do appreciate it (even if I dont believe it...lol).
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Reply #4 posted 01/13/04 6:37pm

AnotherLoverTo
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bkw said:

AnotherLoverToo said:

I was just talking to a guy about this the other night, lol.

I almost always have a difficult time accepting compliments, and often I will just pretend I didn't hear the person or I'll point out a reason why what they said isn't true. It's a Catch-22, because it feels like if I thank them for the compliment, it means I agree. On the other hand, when I don't say anything or ignore it, guys have thought I was a stuck up bitch. Even when men know how self-conscious I feel and I've explained why, they still seem to get frustrated with me and seem to be more concerned that they get thanked and acknowledged than that I believe in myself, lol...

I know how annoying it is when other people do it, but I still do it. boxed

Carrie, I'm very much the same. I get very embarrassed when I get complimented and dont know what to say although I do appreciate it (even if I dont believe it...lol).


Hey, Brett, have I ever told you how dreamy you are? batting eyes mushy
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Reply #5 posted 01/13/04 6:43pm

bkw

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AnotherLoverToo said:

bkw said:

AnotherLoverToo said:

I was just talking to a guy about this the other night, lol.

I almost always have a difficult time accepting compliments, and often I will just pretend I didn't hear the person or I'll point out a reason why what they said isn't true. It's a Catch-22, because it feels like if I thank them for the compliment, it means I agree. On the other hand, when I don't say anything or ignore it, guys have thought I was a stuck up bitch. Even when men know how self-conscious I feel and I've explained why, they still seem to get frustrated with me and seem to be more concerned that they get thanked and acknowledged than that I believe in myself, lol...

I know how annoying it is when other people do it, but I still do it. boxed

Carrie, I'm very much the same. I get very embarrassed when I get complimented and dont know what to say although I do appreciate it (even if I dont believe it...lol).


Hey, Brett, have I ever told you how dreamy you are? batting eyes mushy

tease

touched

Well, have I ever told you how your intelligence makes me all weak at the knees? mushy
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Reply #6 posted 01/13/04 6:49pm

AnotherLoverTo
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bkw said:

AnotherLoverToo said:

bkw said:

AnotherLoverToo said:

I was just talking to a guy about this the other night, lol.

I almost always have a difficult time accepting compliments, and often I will just pretend I didn't hear the person or I'll point out a reason why what they said isn't true. It's a Catch-22, because it feels like if I thank them for the compliment, it means I agree. On the other hand, when I don't say anything or ignore it, guys have thought I was a stuck up bitch. Even when men know how self-conscious I feel and I've explained why, they still seem to get frustrated with me and seem to be more concerned that they get thanked and acknowledged than that I believe in myself, lol...

I know how annoying it is when other people do it, but I still do it. boxed

Carrie, I'm very much the same. I get very embarrassed when I get complimented and dont know what to say although I do appreciate it (even if I dont believe it...lol).


Hey, Brett, have I ever told you how dreamy you are? batting eyes mushy

tease

touched

Well, have I ever told you how your intelligence makes me all weak at the knees? mushy


shhh I don't wanna hear it!

hmph!









Well, okay--maybe from YOU... wink
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Reply #7 posted 01/13/04 6:50pm

Paisley

I just simply smile and tell him thank you, I dont let it go to my head.
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Reply #8 posted 01/13/04 6:52pm

bkw

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AnotherLoverToo said:

bkw said:

AnotherLoverToo said:

bkw said:

AnotherLoverToo said:

I was just talking to a guy about this the other night, lol.

I almost always have a difficult time accepting compliments, and often I will just pretend I didn't hear the person or I'll point out a reason why what they said isn't true. It's a Catch-22, because it feels like if I thank them for the compliment, it means I agree. On the other hand, when I don't say anything or ignore it, guys have thought I was a stuck up bitch. Even when men know how self-conscious I feel and I've explained why, they still seem to get frustrated with me and seem to be more concerned that they get thanked and acknowledged than that I believe in myself, lol...

I know how annoying it is when other people do it, but I still do it. boxed

Carrie, I'm very much the same. I get very embarrassed when I get complimented and dont know what to say although I do appreciate it (even if I dont believe it...lol).


Hey, Brett, have I ever told you how dreamy you are? batting eyes mushy

tease

touched

Well, have I ever told you how your intelligence makes me all weak at the knees? mushy


shhh I don't wanna hear it!

hmph!









Well, okay--maybe from YOU... wink

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Reply #9 posted 01/13/04 7:07pm

Handclapsfinga
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97% of the compliments i hear from men are of the "hey shortie, you got a man? c'mere, lemme talk to ya!"-type variety, which is extremely annoying. i ain't one for small talk, anyway.
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Reply #10 posted 01/13/04 7:08pm

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Handclapsfingasnapz said:

97% of the compliments i hear from men are of the "hey shortie, you got a man? c'mere, lemme talk to ya!"-type variety, which is extremely annoying. i ain't one for small talk, anyway.

Dont worry about it shorty, come here and lets talk about it. biggrin
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Reply #11 posted 01/13/04 7:10pm

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bkw said:

AnotherLoverToo said:

I was just talking to a guy about this the other night, lol.

I almost always have a difficult time accepting compliments, and often I will just pretend I didn't hear the person or I'll point out a reason why what they said isn't true. It's a Catch-22, because it feels like if I thank them for the compliment, it means I agree. On the other hand, when I don't say anything or ignore it, guys have thought I was a stuck up bitch. Even when men know how self-conscious I feel and I've explained why, they still seem to get frustrated with me and seem to be more concerned that they get thanked and acknowledged than that I believe in myself, lol...

I know how annoying it is when other people do it, but I still do it. boxed

Carrie, I'm very much the same. I get very embarrassed when I get complimented and dont know what to say although I do appreciate it (even if I dont believe it...lol).

You guys, if you're fabulous, dammit, you're just fabulous! There is totally nothing wrong with acknowledging it or agreeing with others who do.

Arrogance is one thing, but you should be confident to be your own biggest advocate/fan. Just consider all those years that went into becoming who you are now. Just say thank you.
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Reply #12 posted 01/13/04 7:16pm

Handclapsfinga
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bkw said:

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

97% of the compliments i hear from men are of the "hey shortie, you got a man? c'mere, lemme talk to ya!"-type variety, which is extremely annoying. i ain't one for small talk, anyway.

Dont worry about it shorty, come here and lets talk about it. biggrin

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Reply #13 posted 01/13/04 7:17pm

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I'm always thankful for compliments, even if it comes from a person who seems out of it and all of dat :LOL: tis true!
So long as the person is being sincere and isn't trying to test or stroke my ego nod it's always nice to get a lil noticed aesthetically speaking, but especially for qualities like personality and talent and stuff. butterfly
No hablo espanol,no! no no no!
Pero hablo ingles..ssii muy muy bien... nod
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Reply #14 posted 01/13/04 7:31pm

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bkw said:

Pej, have Google made you a lifetime member yet? wink



lol I have found a better source than google in the last few days... but yes I am a googling google member that googles. mr.green
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Reply #15 posted 01/13/04 7:33pm

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Lammastide said:

bkw said:

AnotherLoverToo said:

I was just talking to a guy about this the other night, lol.

I almost always have a difficult time accepting compliments, and often I will just pretend I didn't hear the person or I'll point out a reason why what they said isn't true. It's a Catch-22, because it feels like if I thank them for the compliment, it means I agree. On the other hand, when I don't say anything or ignore it, guys have thought I was a stuck up bitch. Even when men know how self-conscious I feel and I've explained why, they still seem to get frustrated with me and seem to be more concerned that they get thanked and acknowledged than that I believe in myself, lol...

I know how annoying it is when other people do it, but I still do it. boxed

Carrie, I'm very much the same. I get very embarrassed when I get complimented and dont know what to say although I do appreciate it (even if I dont believe it...lol).

You guys, if you're fabulous, dammit, you're just fabulous! There is totally nothing wrong with acknowledging it or agreeing with others who do.

Arrogance is one thing, but you should be confident to be your own biggest advocate/fan. Just consider all those years that went into becoming who you are now. Just say thank you.
[This message was edited Tue Jan 13 19:14:00 PST 2004 by Lammastide]




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Reply #16 posted 01/13/04 7:49pm

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Handclapsfingasnapz said:

97% of the compliments i hear from men are of the "hey shortie, you got a man? c'mere, lemme talk to ya!"-type variety, which is extremely annoying. i ain't one for small talk, anyway.

Being approached in an insincere way with pretentious lines IS annoying as hell.
This post not for the wimp contingent. All whiny wusses avert your eyes.
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Reply #17 posted 01/13/04 7:58pm

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Supernova said:

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

97% of the compliments i hear from men are of the "hey shortie, you got a man? c'mere, lemme talk to ya!"-type variety, which is extremely annoying. i ain't one for small talk, anyway.

Being approached in an insincere way with pretentious lines IS annoying as hell.


Agreed nod
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Pero hablo ingles..ssii muy muy bien... nod
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Reply #18 posted 01/13/04 8:01pm

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I usually smile and say thank you.. sometimes i get a little embarrased depending on who it is
The day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom - Anais Nin

"Unnecessary giggling"... giggle
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Reply #19 posted 01/13/04 8:48pm

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Handclapsfingasnapz said:

bkw said:

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

97% of the compliments i hear from men are of the "hey shortie, you got a man? c'mere, lemme talk to ya!"-type variety, which is extremely annoying. i ain't one for small talk, anyway.

Dont worry about it shorty, come here and lets talk about it. biggrin

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Reply #20 posted 01/13/04 9:23pm

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Handclapsfingasnapz said:

97% of the compliments i hear from men are of the "hey shortie, you got a man? c'mere, lemme talk to ya!"-.


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Reply #21 posted 01/13/04 9:25pm

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I cant take a compliment at all...I dont know what to do with myself when it happens
"Climb in my fur."
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Reply #22 posted 01/13/04 9:26pm

Janfriend

rdhull said:

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

97% of the compliments i hear from men are of the "hey shortie, you got a man? c'mere, lemme talk to ya!"-.


falloff

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lol
"I got a man."
"You got a what?...How long you had that problem?"

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Reply #23 posted 01/13/04 9:26pm

Paisley

rdhull said:

I cant take a compliment at all...I dont know what to do with myself when it happens

rd did anyone ever tell you you have beautiful eyeeye wink
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Reply #24 posted 01/13/04 9:27pm

Janfriend

I get shy when I get compliments because I don't believe them when I hear them. I appreciate them, just as long as it doesn't turn into non-meaningful flirting
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Reply #25 posted 01/13/04 9:28pm

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oops..I forgot this inquiry was for the ladies...ah what the hell..I can be a lady too sometimes batting eyes
"Climb in my fur."
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Reply #26 posted 01/13/04 9:29pm

Paisley

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oops..I forgot this inquiry was for the ladies...ah what the hell..I can be a lady too sometimes batting eyes

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Reply #27 posted 01/13/04 9:30pm

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Paisley said:

rdhull said:

oops..I forgot this inquiry was for the ladies...ah what the hell..I can be a lady too sometimes batting eyes

batting eyes

batting eyes
"Climb in my fur."
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Reply #28 posted 01/13/04 9:30pm

Paisley

rdhull said:

Paisley said:

rdhull said:

oops..I forgot this inquiry was for the ladies...ah what the hell..I can be a lady too sometimes batting eyes

batting eyes

batting eyes

batting eyesbatting eyeswink
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Reply #29 posted 01/13/04 10:50pm

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Supernova said:

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

97% of the compliments i hear from men are of the "hey shortie, you got a man? c'mere, lemme talk to ya!"-type variety, which is extremely annoying. i ain't one for small talk, anyway.

Being approached in an insincere way with pretentious lines IS annoying as hell.




How bout if your lover compliments you? Meat market folks aren't complimenting..they just want sex or free drinks smile
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