When someone says they like what you are wearing.

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I'm kinda confused about what you're supposed to say when someone says they like what you are wearing.

Are you supposed to say something about what they are wearing too?

I usually just smile, nod, and quietly say thanks, but I don't know if that could be considered rude or not. I don't want to be rude.

Please help if you can.


P.S. I don't know if this is the right place for this, sorry if it is wrong.

I think the social convention is to compliment them back, if you can. I rarely do this though because I think it's ridiculous. As long as you thank them, you are not being rude. Some people might consider it rude to respond with something like "oh this old thing? I was thinking of throwing it out soon actually", because you are sort of insulting their judgement/taste.

That's a good question. I hope someone knows the answer, because I sure don't. Someone told me they liked my pencil bag, and I said "Oh, thanks. I got it from the Canadian side of Niagara Falls for $5.00." I think that was the wrong response. I usually tell people all of the details about where I bought it and how much it was, since I assume that's why they're telling me it's nice in the first place (they also want what I have). How else am I supposed to respond? I can't just stop at "Oh, thanks" and that be it.

You're expected to say thank you. Trying to compliment the person back could sound fake if there isn't anything you actually like about that person.

Say "ta very much" or "do you want one"?

i always say thanks. if i got a bargain i'd like to share about or if there's an interesting story (made by peruvian alpaca farners), i mention where i got it.

No you shouldn't compliment someone in return because they compliment you. Just say thank you. You can compliment them also but no one would expect you too.

I say "Oh, thank you!"

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Yup, thank you sould do the trick. I've been complimented on my choice of garments sometimes, and that's the best I can come up with, unless there is some sort of fun or interesting, for them, story associated to the piece of clothing in question. Then it can help keep the smalltalk going.

I just look at what they're admiring and say ''thanks''. You don't have to give them a compliment back if you don't want to.