How can I smoothly tell someone "stop" when they are flattering me.
Whenever I'm flattered, like someone says :
Aaron, you are so handsome. I'm sure you could date any woman if you want. (ok this is just an instance. Don't upset. :lol: )
Basically, I don't know what to say. At this kinds of moment, I wanna tell him or her something with a wit. But I just don't say anything and I don't want it to be looked as rude.
Re: How can I smoothly tell someone "stop" when they are flattering me.
Smile, and discreetly change the subject.
MrP
Re: How can I smoothly tell someone "stop" when they are flattering me.
Just say thanks to them!!!(be polite!I think they won't say the same thing when they meet you next time) :-)
Re: How can I smoothly tell someone "stop" when they are flattering me.
Why not reply something like "Well, flattering will get you nowhere!".
Re: How can I smoothly tell someone "stop" when they are flattering me.
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Originally Posted by reklov
Why not reply something like "Well, flattering will get you nowhere!".
reklov, thank you so much for reply. I was hoping that kind of expression. but..
What does that even mean? -_-;;; :roll:
Re: How can I smoothly tell someone "stop" when they are flattering me.
"Flattery will get you nowhere" is the usual version. It means: "It doesn't matter how much you flatter, it won't help you get what you want from me." It's a way of gently accusing someone of trying to use flattery to make you do something for them. Of course, it's not really an accusation; it's usually said with a ;-)
Re: How can I smoothly tell someone "stop" when they are flattering me.
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Originally Posted by rewboss
"Flattery will get you nowhere" is the usual version. It means: "It doesn't matter how much you flatter, it won't help you get what you want from me." It's a way of gently accusing someone of trying to use flattery to make you do something for them. Of course, it's not really an accusation; it's usually said with a ;-)
Oh, that's very useful expression!! Thanks a lot!! :up:
Re: How can I smoothly tell someone "stop" when they are flattering me.
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Originally Posted by Aaron
Whenever I'm flattered, like someone says :
Aaron, you are so handsome. I'm sure you could date any woman if you want. (ok this is just an instance. Don't upset. :lol: )
Basically, I don't know what to say. At this kinds of moment, I wanna tell him or her something with a wit. But I just don't say anything and I don't want it to be looked as rude.
Try:
Flattery will get you no where, but DO continue :-) OR
Oh well, what can I say, seems it just in my hormones :-) OR
"Handsome" is my middle name :-) OR indeed, as I normally say:
Trust me sunshine, I may be good-looking, but whenever YOU are around me, I'll ALWAYS stand second :-)
Re: How can I smoothly tell someone "stop" when they are flattering me.
Much depends of course on whether a) the flatterer is male or female b) you would prefer the flatterer to be male or female.
MrP
Re: How can I smoothly tell someone "stop" when they are flattering me.
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Originally Posted by j4mes_bond25
Try:
Flattery will get you no where, but DO continue :-) OR
Oh well, what can I say, seems it just in my hormones :-) OR
"Handsome" is my middle name :-) OR indeed, as I normally say:
Trust me sunshine, I may be good-looking, but whenever YOU are around me, I'll ALWAYS stand second :-)
Very smooth agent 007.
