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Take the compliment

How many times have you heard someone give a compliment, and heard the person being complimented say something like, "oh it's no trouble" or, "it's nothing really" or simply look embarrassed


Stop it!


Take the compliment. Say "thank you"


The world has plenty of people who will undermine, criticize or play down your efforts. Don't join in with them


 
 
 

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