Social Skill 12: Accepting Compliments

Following Instructions Accepting Criticism Accepting “No” for an Answer Staying Calm Disagreeing with Others Asking for Help Asking Permission Getting Along with Others Apologizing Having a Conversation Giving Compliments Accepting Compliments Listening to Others Being Honest Showing Sensitivity to Others Introducing Yourself Q & A for Parents

Whenever someone says something nice to you, you should:

1. Look at the other person.
2. Listen to what he or she is saying.
3. Don’t interrupt.
4. Say “Thanks,” or something that shows you appreciate what was said.

Reasons for using the skill, Accepting Compliments: Being able to accept compliments shows that you can politely receive another person’s positive opinion about something you have done. It also increases the chances that you will receive future compliments.

• When you receive a compliment, be sure to sincerely thank the person who gave it to you. Brushing off, rejecting, or ignoring the compliment makes the other person feel uncomfortable and less likely to compliment you again.
• People give compliments for a variety of reasons. Don’t waste a lot of time wondering why someone gave you a compliment. Just appreciate the fact that someone took the time to say something nice to you!

Social Skill 13: Listening to Others