I was at a meeting at Church and our priest, Father Charlie, quoted a saying that wasn't religious but really resonated with me and I would like to share it.
"To deny a compliment is to seek it twice."
Example:
Friend- "Patty, I LOVE your curly hair!"
Me- " Oh, are you kidding? it is horrible!"
Friend- "No, really. It makes you look so young!"
The right thing to say when complimented?
"Thank you."
4 comments:
How was your 5th 8th grade retreat??? I served at 10, knew a big crowd was on it's way for Youth Mass, lot's happening at 11:30!
very interesting...and so true!
xoxo
So wise and true!
Agreed. As an adult I teach my children to respond to a compliment with "thank you" when I often hedge and stutter and yes, ask for it twice. I think this is a lovely way to say it, thank you!
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