From Psychologies · Ava Skoupsky · · 1m
Why Minimizing Compliments Reveals Low Self-Esteem
People who dismiss compliments quickly may have low self-esteem, not modesty, according to psychology.
In brief
People who dismiss compliments quickly may have low self-esteem, not modesty, according to psychology. Minimizing compliments signals low self-esteem, not modesty, as research shows people with poor self-worth struggle to accept positive feedback. Originally reported by Psychologies.
Why Minimizing Compliments Happens
People automatically respond negatively to compliments like 'you look great' with 'i don't feel beautiful' or 'its nothing, took two minutes'.
“Tu es magnifique aujourd'hui”
Psychology Study Finds Cause
A 2017 study on ScienceDirect shows minimizing compliments reveals low self-esteem and lack of confidence in people.
“Qui n'arrive pas à accepter un compliment ? Le rôle du niveau de construction mentale et de l'estime de soi dans l'acceptation des retours positifs de la part de proches”
How Low Self-Esteem Affects Compliments
People with low self-esteem struggle to accept compliments unless they don't overthink them or compare to negative self-images.
“Les personnes ayant une faible estime de soi ont des difficultés à accepter et à tirer profit des compliments”
3 Keys to Accepting Compliments
Stop minimizing successes, respond with a simple thank you, and ask if you'd talk to a friend as you talk to yourself.
“il suffit de mettre en place quelques astuces au quotidien pour renforcer une bonne image de soi”
Why This Matters
Improving self-esteem helps people accept compliments without negative comparisons or overthinking.
“Cependant, certaines personnes ne parviennent pas à percevoir cette considération positive à travers les compliments”
The key point
Minimizing compliments signals low self-esteem, not modesty, as research shows people with poor self-worth struggle to accept positive feedback.
