How can I smoothly tell someone "stop" when they are flattering me.

[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. )

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.

[MrPedantic]

Smile, and discreetly change the subject.

MrP

[hector51]

Just say thanks to them!!!(be polite!I think they won't say the same thing when they meet you next time)

[reklov]

Why not reply something like "Well, flattering will get you nowhere!".

[Aaron]

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? -_-;;;

[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

[Aaron]

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!!

[j4mes_bond25]

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. )
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

[MrPedantic]

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

[Skywalker76]

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.