When you receive a compliment, always respond with "Thank you." It's a simple yet effective sentence. A modest reaction would be most appreciated by the person who bestowed the compliment. "Thank you; that's really sweet of you," or "Thank you, I appreciate the praise," are appropriate responses. If you don't have anything to say in return, it's perfectly acceptable to simply smile and say nothing. However, if you want to show your appreciation, there are several options available to you. You can simply give the complimenter a gentle nudge and say something like "You're welcome" or "Thanks", or you can use the opportunity to share another one of your favorite things about yourself. For example, you could say something like "I love how you keep up with new trends—last week I saw you at the mall wearing skinny jeans." The point is, whatever you do, don't ignore the compliment. Even if you don't feel like saying anything back, just acknowledging that someone has taken the time to tell you what they think is important, gives them hope that they've made an impression on you. Of course, not every comment will lead to a second chance for conversation. If someone says something inappropriate or rude, avoid any further discussion by changing the subject or ending the conversation altogether. Overall, receiving compliments can be quite the ego boost for some people.