Why Do People Feel Awkward Accepting Compliments?

[Hazel]

Receiving praise can feel uncomfortable, even when it’s genuine. Some brush it off or deflect it quickly. Why do you think that happens? Do you accept compliments easily, or do you tend to downplay them?

 

[Shree]

People feel awkward accepting compliments because it can clash with how they see themselves.

If someone has low self-esteem or is used to criticism, praise can feel unfamiliar or even undeserved. Some people also worry about seeming arrogant if they simply accept it, so they downplay or deflect instead.