It serves you right

[Freeguy]

Can we use the expression "It serves you right" in a pleasant situation? For example can we response the following sentence in this way?

A. I'm flattered. Thank you
B. It serves you right

 

[MikeNewYork]

Can we use the expression "It serves you right" in a pleasant situation? For example can we response the following sentence in this way?

A. I'm flattered. Thank you
B. It serves you right

No. The idiom refers to unpleasant consequences.

 

[Freeguy]

What kinds of responses do you suggest for this conversation?

 

[MikeNewYork]

What kinds of responses do you suggest for this conversation?

I'm flattered. Thank you.

You deserve it.