Step 1: Smile and say, "Thank you" 微笑着说谢谢

Smile and say, “Thank You” when someone offers you a compliment.

Step 2: Avoid deflection 不要妄自菲薄

Avoid deflecting the compliment or pointing out your weaknesses. This is a sign of low self-esteem.

Step 3: Own accomplishments 赞美源于努力

Own your accomplishments and be proud of your hard work. Don’t try to pass them off as luck.

 

Step 4: Return compliment 学会赞美对方

Return a compliment with one directed at the person who complimented you.

 

Step 5: Be gracious 要彬彬有礼

Don’t negate or dismiss the compliment – this may be viewed as selfish or insincere. Be gracious when accepting compliments. Treat compliments as you would a tangible gift or present.

 

 

重点词汇：

 

compliment

n. 1. 赞美(话), 恭维(话)

2. 向…送礼以表示敬意

3. 问候；致意；祝贺

deflection

n. .(尤指击中某物后)突然转向,偏斜,偏离

an erratic deflection from an intended course

意外的偏离既定的道路

The smallest deflection of the missile could bring disaster.

导弹有极微小的偏斜也可能酿出大祸。

 

 

accomplishment

n.；成就；完成的工作

The series of paintings is quite an accomplishment.

这一系列的绘画真是了不起的成就。

Several important milestones in foreign policy have been passed by this Congress and they can be chalked up as major accomplishments.

这次代表大会通过了对外政策中几起划时代的事件,并且它们可作为主要成就记录下来。

 

Gracious

 adj. 1.有礼貌的, 仁慈的, 和蔼的, 亲切的

She was a very gracious lady.

她是一位非常和蔼可亲的女士。

She was gracious enough to show us round her home.

她彬彬有礼地领我们参观了她的家。

2.富裕的, 舒适的, 华美的

All this gracious living isn't for me; I prefer the simple life.

这优裕的生活不适合我, 我宁愿过简朴的生活。

3.富贵安逸的