BEING THANKFUL MAKES YOU BEAUTIFUL
from the article '11 Ways to Feel Beautiful'
(And not one involves more makeup!)
By Jenny Bailly
O, The Oprah Magazine | From the January 2010 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
JUST SAY "THANKS
When you compliment a child on her dress, she doesn't respond, "Oh, I don't think it fits quite right." (But she might say, "Thanks! And look at my shoes! And my braids! And did I tell you I'm the third tallest girl in my class?") Stop deflecting praise about your appearance. Simply say "thank you" when someone compliments your thick hair or sparkling eyes. You—and your admirer—will feel better about the exchange, creating positive reinforcement that makes you both want to give and receive compliments more often.
MY THOUGHTS
why is it so difficult to simply accept compliments. if they're patronising you or pulling your leg, that's their problem. so, go ahead and smile at the person complimenting you. and you don't need to compliment back. you just need to say 'thank you'.
from the article '11 Ways to Feel Beautiful'
(And not one involves more makeup!)
By Jenny Bailly
O, The Oprah Magazine | From the January 2010 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
JUST SAY "THANKS
When you compliment a child on her dress, she doesn't respond, "Oh, I don't think it fits quite right." (But she might say, "Thanks! And look at my shoes! And my braids! And did I tell you I'm the third tallest girl in my class?") Stop deflecting praise about your appearance. Simply say "thank you" when someone compliments your thick hair or sparkling eyes. You—and your admirer—will feel better about the exchange, creating positive reinforcement that makes you both want to give and receive compliments more often.
MY THOUGHTS
why is it so difficult to simply accept compliments. if they're patronising you or pulling your leg, that's their problem. so, go ahead and smile at the person complimenting you. and you don't need to compliment back. you just need to say 'thank you'.
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