Como responder a um elogio de uma forma não embaraçosa (+ exemplos)

Como é que se reage a um elogio? Como é que se evita o embaraço e se aceita o elogio de forma grata e humilde?

Let’s get one thing straight. Receber um elogio genuíno não tem preço, mas o ato de aceitar elogios pode não ser assim tão caro e estranho.

If you fully accept the compliment, you risk being seen as an arrogant creature. However, if you reject the complement by downplaying and ignoring it, you’ll seem rude. ?‍♀️

Já para não falar daquele temido silêncio constrangedor após a resposta a um elogio (aconteceu-me muitas vezes e detesto-o).

Então, o que é suposto fazermos? ?

We don’t want to make the situation weird in any way possible (and there are lots of ways for doing so), but we want to find that famous middle ground. We don’t want to appear cocky or rude, but we want to give a good response and expressar gratidão de uma forma humilde.

With that said, below, you’ll find some do’s and don’ts when it comes to receiving compliments, and how to respond to different types of compliments (accompanied with real-life examples). You can thank me later! ?

Como é que se responde humildemente a um elogio?

There’s a thin line between being overly humble and cocky, and establishing balance can be challenging. So, how do you respond to a compliment in the right way that respects all the compliment-responding criteria?

Here are some don’ts and do’s to keep in mind when responding to a compliment:

DON’TS

Don’t throw a compliment back just because you received one

Seriously, don’t. You don’t want to be seen as a person who compliments the other person just because they complimented you.

Todos sabemos que esses elogios não são genuínos e só servem para tornar as coisas menos incómodas.

Don’t feel forced to compliment back the same second someone compliments you. Accept the praise in a humble way and keep rolling.

Don’t downplay

Quando ajudamos alguém com alguma coisa e essa pessoa nos agradece, temos a necessidade de minimizar a importância do nosso gesto com algo como “Oh, it’s not a grande coisa, really…”

Tu próprio sabes o significado do teu esforço, mas a tentativa de parecer demasiado modesto é mais forte do que tu.

Mentalmente forte people don’t minimizar the importance of their actions, but they also don’t brag about it. Reconheça a sua autoestima e, se alguém o elogiar, aceite-o de uma forma genuína e não cómica.

Don’t ignore the compliment

Ignoring the person’s compliment doesn’t make it go away, but it creates awkwardness (unless we’re talking about an insulting backhanded compliment).

If you ignore the compliment, the complimenter will repeat it a few times because they’ll think you didn’t hear it. Can you imagine the amount of weirdness in that scenario? I bet you can.

Don’t humiliate yourself

Reclamação: “That’s a great dress.”

Tu: “I had to wear something to hide my big stomach and compensate for my terrible makeup.”

If this sounds familiar to you, just don’t do that.

Auto-depreciação é um tipo de comportamento auto-destrutivo que pode prejudicar gravemente a sua autoestima e fazer com que o outro pessoa sentir incómoda.

Psicologia Hoje explica-o da seguinte forma:

“Sadly, many people tend to shut down what we call the “dance of gratitude.” When we shut down the dance, we are inadvertently preventing love and praise from entering our beings. It’s like closing the door on someone and stopping them from entering our home, and ultimately, our heart.”

Ama-te a ti próprio the way you are. Work on yourself, and accept the things you can’t change about yourself. And, yes, accept the compliments without the need to humiliate yourself.

DO’S

Exprimir gratidão de uma forma simples

If you’re an overthinker like myself, I’m sure you think of one million potential responses when someone compliments you. Complicating things in your head will (almost) always result in choosing the wrong approach.

É aqui que um simples “Thank you” entra na história. Esta é a forma mais fácil de expressar a sua gratidão sem exagerar ou minimizar.

So, why complicate things? (That’s something I repeat to myself on a daily basis.)

Utilizar uma linguagem corporal adequada

When receiving a compliment or responding to it, maintain eye contact because that’s the main indicator of self-confidence.

Preste especial atenção à sua vibração, linguagem corporale expressões faciais. When you’re feeling uncomfortable and nervous, your linguagem corporal won’t hesitate to display it.

For example, you might start acting reserved (crossed arms) and the complimenter will think you’re ungrateful for a compliment and not interested in them (if they’re someone you secretly admire).

Se tem baixa autoestima, há muitas formas de aumentar a sua confiança, e praticar afirmações de amor-próprio é um ótimo começo.

Partilhar o crédito

If other people are also included in a certain accomplishment, don’t forget to share the credit. Still, this doesn’t mean that you should exclude yourself completely from a compliment.

Mencionar o facto de que a ajuda de outras pessoas o ajudou a ter sucesso. Partilhe os louros de uma forma natural e humilde.

Manter a conversa em curso (para evitar um silêncio constrangedor)

Uma das maiores questões de todos os tempos é a seguinte: “What do I do after responding to a compliment?”

Reclamação: “I love your T-shirt.”

Tu: “Thank you.”

*PAUSA ESTRANHA*

During this awkward pause, you have no idea what to say or do. You just stand there and “appreciate life with all its ups and downs” including this one.

Should you talk about the weather, your pet, anything? If you’re one of those people who can’t endure the pain of awkward silences, then you need to manter a conversa em curso.

Como é que o vão fazer, perguntam-se?

Bem, use a sua resposta a um elogio como uma transição. Continue a falar sobre o local onde comprou a T-shirt, mencione que havia outras cores dessa T-shirt e assim por diante.

If it’s about a job accomplishment, talk about the process of it (but don’t overdo it) and you’ll survive and successfully avoid that dreaded awkward silence. Congrats!

Ver também: Resposta de flirt a "How are you": 210 melhores respostas

Como é que se responde a um elogio de um homem?

Responder a um elogio de um homem que diz coisas boas a seu respeito pode ser um desafio (especialmente se REALMENTE gosta dele).

Lord knows how many times I made a fool out of myself because I didn’t know how to appreciate a guy’s compliment. Speaking of multiple failed romances even before they officially started.

Fingi que não me interessava por eles apenas para os fazer interessar. I used to be ‘a playing-hard-to-get girl’, but now I’m ‘a playing-it-safe girl’. Devo dizer-vos que este último é dez vezes mais produtivo (ainda assim, depende do tipo).

Uma vez que todos sabemos que os homens vivem para a perseguição, é preciso expressar-lhes gratidão de vez em quando para que continuem a tentar impressioná-la ainda mais.

Se quer que ele saiba o quanto aprecia o seu elogio, então tem de aprender a responder a um elogio de um homem da forma correcta. Tente as seguintes respostas, que são neutras mas eficazes.

Exemplos

• “Thank you, you’ve truly made my day.”
• “Aren’t you the sweetest?”
• “That’s a coisa boa to say and I totally appreciate it.”
• “It means a lot to hear that from you.”
• “Are you trying to make me fall in love with you?”
• “You’re being far too kind.”
• “I’m impressed by such lisonja.”
• “I humbly accept your compliments.”
• “You have good taste, don’t you?”
• “Awww, thanks a bunch!”

Como é que se responde a um elogio de sedução?

Tenho de admitir que o flirt cumprimentos são uma das minhas preferidas, principalmente porque dão a possibilidade de responder também de uma forma sedutora. If we’re talking about someone you like, flirting with them should be your main (and favorite) hobby.

It’s when you can’t hide the excitement due to all the oxytocin levels that kick in once your special person compliments you in a flirty way. And, then you instantly jump into the flirting mode and pray to God that you don’t ruin it by saying too much or too little.

Of course, if a flirty compliment is uninvited, you have every right to express your unwillingness to accept it, but make sure to do it in a modest way (perhaps with a dash of sarcasm if you’re feeling bold).

Below, you’ll find some examples for both situations:

Se aceitares o elogio de sedução:

• “Are you flirting with me?”
• “What else do you think is great about me?”
• “Well, a lot of people will agree with you.”
• “Be careful, I come with a unique set of instructions.”
• “I could tell you the secret if you’re ready to pay the price.”
• “Who could have guessed, I picked this (e.g., outfit) just for you.”
• “I’m literally blushing right now.”
• “Are you sure you’re not seeing me from a mirror?”
• “Lucky me, I finally made the right wish.”
• “Where do you want my autograph?”

Se um elogio de sedução não é convidado:

• “Thank you, my partner thought so, too!”
• “Thanks for the compliment, but I’m off the market.”
• “Sorry, wrong girl/guy.”
• “Wow, I didn’t see that coming.”
• “Why did you say that?”
• “You’re making me feel uncomfortable.”
• “I don’t think that’s appropriate.”

Como é que se responde a um texto de elogio?

Temos de admitir uma coisa. Responder a um texto de elogio é muito mais fácil do que na vida real.

The other person, obviously, can’t see your face once you read their compliment, and you have the freedom to express yourself (e.g., jump around from happiness or express annoyance).

The other person can’t see your linguagem corporal and, therefore, doesn’t have the luxury of looking for signs of nervousness or similar.

A única coisa que eles podem analisar é o seu texto de volta. Então, como é que lhes vai responder? Isso depende da sua tipo de relação with them. Perhaps they’re a stranger texting you for the first time or some guy/girl you really like.

Sugiro que escolha uma resposta de acordo com a sua relação com eles. Below you’ll find some responses to a compliment in different tones for various occasions. Also, you can add some emojis to these texts if you feel like it.

Exemplos

• “Compliment accepted.”
• “Can you please stop distracting me?”
• “Coming from you, that means a lot!”
• “Thank you, I don’t read this often enough.”
• “Do you really have to be attentive and sweet?”
• “My friends are gonna ask me why I’m blushing right now.”
• “Are you always this honest?”
• “Now you got my attention, carry on.”
• “Ok, now I think we can be friends.”
• “You want something, don’t you?”

Como é que se responde a uma mensagem de elogio?

Haverá melhor maneira de dizer a alguém que gosta dele do que enviar-lhe uma mensagem de elogio? (Esta é uma pergunta retórica.)

If you’ve ever received one from a person you like (and I’m sure you have), don’t question the validity of my statement in the previous sentence.

Whenever I receive a flirty compliment on social media from someone I’m crazy about, I scream from happiness and say something like:

“OMG is this real? I have to read it again. It is real! They are flirting with me. What should I do? I don’t want to appear too serious, but I also don’t want to overdo it. Universe, send some help, please!”

Depois de alguns fracassos sedutor compliment responses, I’ve realized that a sense of humor was the missing ingredient. I mean, who doesn’t like to laugh?

If you respond in a humorous way, they will also see that you aren’t taking yourself too seriously. Rather, you’re accepting their compliment in a grateful and humble way filled with some good old humor.

Então, como é que se responde a um sedutor elogio? Escreve-se algo engraçado e acrescenta-se caras de emoji de flirt.

Exemplos:

• “That’s me! ?‍♀️ You can hashtag me NO FILTER.”
• “Oh, sorry, what? I was too busy thinking about how gorgeous I am.” ?
• “Finally, I found someone who agrees with my mom and dad.” ?
• “It’s all natural and organic.” ?
• “You have no idea what I traded the devil for.” ?
• “Are you a spy? Who told you to text me?” ?
• “You always say the right things, don’t you?” ?
• “Where are you getting these lines from? ? By the way, they’re working.” ?
• “Do you miss me yet?” ?
• “Why are you drooling? Here’s a handkerchief.” ?

Como é que se responde a um elogio no trabalho?

Receber palavras amáveis do seu colega de trabalho (por exemplo, se elogiarem as suas capacidades de falar em público) não é a mesma coisa que receber um elogio de alguém que está a namoriscar consigo.

Então, como é que se responde a um elogio no trabalho?

You definitely shouldn’t spice your response with sarcasm (regardless if you secretly like your colleague). O que deve fazer é mostrar-lhes como está genuinamente grato pelo reconhecimento das suas capacidades e esforços.

Also, if the compliment doesn’t just encompass your effort, but a team effort, make sure to mention it in your response. Otherwise, you’ll appear rude and egocentric, which is something we all want to avoid, right?

To help you avoid any potentially awkward situation, below, you’ll find some worthy examples for various occasions.

Exemplos

• “Thank you so much for taking the time to acknowledge our hard work.”
• "Thank you, it makes my day to hear that.”
• "I really put a lot of thought into this. Thank you for noticing.”
• “Thank you, I really appreciate you taking the time to express that.”
• “Thank you for noticing. It is really great to hear that. Everyone on our team has been working really hard on this over the last few weeks.”
• “Thank you. I am happy to hear you feel that way!”
• “I would love to take credit, but (your colleague) is the one responsible for this. I will share your feedback when I see him today.”

Respostas engraçadas e espirituosas a elogios

Nunca podemos exagerar na dose de humor, certo? Piadas de sedução, frases de engate engraçadas e frases de efeito espirituosas have become a lifestyle, so you either practice it or you don’t.

If you don’t, then you’re missing all the fun. (But, worry not because today, I’ll help you compensate for that.)

I don’t know about you, but I’m the type of person who likes using sarcasm A LOT, so when some of my os amigos elogiam-me, they know I won’t take it too seriously.

They’re already prepared to hear something like “No point in stating the obvious” because they know that’s my style. This doesn’t mean that I’m diminishing the importance of their compliment or that I’m ungrateful. It’s just my forma engraçada de responder a ele.

If you belong to the same category of people like myself (and even if you don’t), below, you’ll find some fun ways to respond to a compliment.

Exemplos

• "Thank you for observing me so carefully. Flattery will take you everywhere.”
• "That’s why I became friends with you. Just kidding.”
• "The genie finally granted me a wish.”
• "You have such a good eye for quality.”
• "I would like to return the compliment, but I swore to tell the truth and nothing but the truth.”
• "I’m just lucky I guess!”
• "I couldn’t agree more!”
• "Yeah… I wanted to ask you out, but my friend said I’m now out of your league.”
• "Well, 11 out of 10 people agree!”
• "No point in stating the obvious.”

You’re Welcome!

I just assumed that you were sending me an imaginary “Thank you, I appreciate your effort.”, so I named the last headline ‘You’re welcome.’ Witty, right? Okay, I’ll stop being cocky. ?

Now, without any sarcastic tendencies, I truly hope that the question, “How do you respond to a compliment” no longer bothers you because you have perfect responses up your sleeve.

Lembre-se apenas de não minimizar ou entrar no modo de gabarolice. Além disso, mantenha a conversa em andamento para evitar pausas embaraçosas. That’s it! You’re ready to respond to compliments like a boss!

Como bónus para todos os casais, aqui estão os elogios que o seu parceiro gostaria de ouvir mais vezes.