I'm pretty good at receiving them, but it takes effort sometimes. I don't always think I'm pretty, so when people tell me I'm beautiful, I usually think they are lying. It's an issue I'm working on.

im the worst compliment receiver...i tend to blush or just mumble something about a thank you and change the subject. I've gotten better at receiving a single compliment, but honestly if im complimented about more than one thing at a time i get soo uncomfortable. I dunno why, its not like i dont appreciate the compliment, it makes me feel purdy

agree with bella - sometimes i feel like they're lying or being sarcastic, if i don't believe what they have to say
but when i know i look good or am wearing something particularly awesome then i appreciate them...my problem is not being able to say thankyou...i often try to overexplain like saying "thanks, i got it on sale" or telling some stupid story or something...it's awkward

Dear, you did look good in that shade of pink! Oh and even if I'm caught off guard, I always say thank you.

I get really overwhelmed by compliments - I don't always feel I deserve them, and even if I might, I do definitely get very embarrassed and blush profusely. I haven't gotten used to compliments even from my boyfriend, who compliments me all day long because he thinks it's funny that I get as red and embarrassed as I do.

It makes me uncomfortable, but I'm getting better about it.

When I'm having a good day and someone compliments me it just boosts my ego and I always respond with an eager thank you. Sometimes I get uncomfortable with compliments though. If someone tells me I'm pretty I almost always say "no, not really" or something like that. Sounds rude of me now that I am thinking about it but that's what pops out because sometimes I just don't think I deserve it. Guess I need to work on accepting compliments better on my off days!

I usually take them pretty well.

Well, when I was way too thin for awhile, alot of people I knew would say things like oh, you're so skinny I'm jealous or you look so good, etc. and I felt uncomfortable about that because I knew I wasn't healthy. Other than that, it doesn't really make me too uncomfortable. I just say thank you, but I don't like to come off as conceited or anything. And if it's appropriate, I will compliment them too. For instance: someone says, cute shoes I might say, thanks- I like your handbag or something.

Wait a minute, how are you supposed to take compliments then? I say "thank you". What else am I supposed to do?

It really helps my self confidence when I get a compliment but I am always a little shy at first when recieving it.

I don't know how to take a compliment, the attention makes me uncomfortable.

Some people are really not sincere about compliments, though...I've had people tell me nice things just so I can do/provide something for them, so I'm very wary of compliments in general.

I try to say "thanks" or kind of understate how nice whatever the compliment is ["oh this old thing?", "well i JUST got the hair done, I don't like it that much", etc.]. It's really hard.

Umm, my stance is "I say thank you." It's a really controversial stance, but I won't apologize for it, that's where I stand! What else are you supposed to do?

I don't feel uncomfortable but I don't also easily accept praise. mostly I say thank you and once in a while I'll blush but I don't think that means I'm uncomfortable, just flattered.

Compliments are great! A sincere thank you is the best way to handle them, though sometimes we get caught off guard and don't necessarily believe the compliment.

Also - complimenting people is great too. I love to compliment random people I see - like a girl in a bathroom with a cute dress. It will make her feel good and give her a boost of confidence we all could use throughout the day!

I take compliments fairly well. I appreciate the effort or the niceness of the person giving them to me so that makes them easier to accept for me

I usually go 'Oh thanks! I love your _______" and just pick something random.

It depends on what it's about. If someone compliments something I've done or made, then I'm happy to accept the compliment. If it's about my appearance, then I get slightly uncomfortable. I say thank you and move on. Unless I've been wanting to compliment them on something for a while, I don't compliment them in return; I think that makes the compliment seem less genuine.

i'm pretty awkward about it. i try not to be, but it happens lol

I get a bit shy, and usually say "oh...thank you" and smile.ha

I say "... thanks" but often I'm pretty skeptical about compliments. Unless I know I look good or did a good job, compliments sound obligatory or worse, as mockery.

I'm fine with just the kind of compliments like 'ooh, i love your shoes' or 'what colour eyeshadow is that?'

but sometimes my bf just says something like 'god, you're so beautiful' and those are the type of compliment I don't handle well.

I'm never sure what to say, or if I should reciprocate or what! he actually brought it up with me, he thinks I have low self esteem, lol!

Terrible I'm a mumbler & avoid eye contact then I get a stupid grin on my face as I try and work out what to do. They should teach a course in this during GCSE's.

I sorta mumble and cuddle my belly when I get complimented. I don't really know how to react. Especially when it comes from people close to me. I feel like I should say something nice back but I don't want to sound like a twat.

I'm horrible about accepting certain compliments, especially about my looks. Like many of you have already stated, I often don't believe them because I have really low self-esteem about my body/looks. I'll usually say "ha," or "yeah, right..." if someone compliments a physical feature or I'll downplay it and say something negative about the same feature. I blush, trip over my words, and just feel like an idiot.
If someone compliments my clothing, shoes or jewelry, it's usually a lot easier for me to accept because I have confidence in my sense of style. I will usually say "thank you" but never compliment back. I don't want to seem insincere, complimenting just because I was complimented. I'll get them back another time!

I receive a lot of compliments (and I think I take them in well), but I guess I'm also generous in giving them out. People always start to notice good things about you if you're doing the same for them

I love compliments, but I love doling them out too.

It's an even thing. I hand out compliments all the time, and everyone returns the favor. Sweet! But I don't get all shy or uncomfortable, my vanity won't let me!