Why it's so hard to accept compliments

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Recorded15 Jul 2025

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Receiving praise can feel good. But it can also feel uncomfortable. Should you say something nice back? Brush it off? Make a self-deprecating comment? Many of us were never taught how to accept compliments, but there's science to back up the benefits of receiving and giving kudos.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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