Is it normal that i don't know how to react when someone tells me i'm pretty?

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I don't want to sound vain..

I recently became a waitress so I directly converse with people I don't know a lot more often. For some reason, many people feel the need to tell me they think I have pretty eyes or something along those lines. It's so meaningless and such a shallow compliment that I don't know how to react. I also especially don't want to come off as vain by acting all flattered and feeding into it. It get's really awkward sometimes because of my reaction (or lack thereof).

Is this normal? or am I supposed to just do the whole smiley "why thank you" act, as if I've never been told something so nice?

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  • RainbowDischarge
    9 years ago

    Just take the compliment. Or would you rather a "oh, you're hideous. Bring us another waitress!!"? I was at Costco the other day standing in front of a bunch of flowers and a woman walked by and told me that I looked beautiful standing there. Kinda random, but you know what, she was really nice and seemed like a happy lady so I just thanked her and smiled. And to be honest, her small compliment put me in a better mood. I hope she had a great night after that. Oh yeah, and your customers aren't gaining anything out of complimenting your eyes, I don't think its shallow. They didn't have to say it, but they chose to cuz chances are, you do have nice eyes :)

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  • Mersaphe
    9 years ago

    That's kind of what you get for being a waitress. You're in the service industry. You don't need any special skills or training to do your job, you just have to be friendly and take orders and carry some dishes. People are going to judge you based on your appearance. Get over it

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    • Yoosername
      9 years ago

      i agree but i have to point out that although it doesnt require any special skills to get hired, waitressing can get stressful AF and almost impossible at times, in case you've never been in the industry yourself

      maybe id rather get a compliment on doing a good job with how hard I work for it

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  • ygrowup
    9 years ago

    Sometimes being gorgeous is a curse,learn to make the most of it play nice

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  • kelili
    9 years ago

    Just say, "Thank you." That what these people expect.

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  • RoseIsabella
    9 years ago

    Easy as pie my friend, just smile and say, "thank you."

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  • donotmockme
    9 years ago

    I do agree they are shallow compliments as looks all depend on the luck of genetics but I think it's best to just take them politely and thank the person.

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