Compliments: 02. How to Receive a Compliment

Our Compliments: 02. How to Receive a Compliment course demonstrates how to accept compliments with grace. Knowing how to receive a compliment is almost as important as knowing how to give one. Some of the most generous, capable, and well-liked people struggle to accept compliments. Do you fit into that category? This course explores how to receive praise and recognition with gratitude and the right amount of confidence. We’ll discuss sharing the credit of a compliment with others, and what to do if you’re receiving a toast. We’ll also cover some common missteps that many take when accepting accolades and how to best handle backhanded compliments.

Part of our Compliments series, the How to Receive a Compliment course includes a video, audio narration, downloadable materials, and a quick quiz. Take this course along with others in the series to learn which types of compliments are suitable for the workplace.