What to say when someone compliments you at work

Compliments come in many forms, and handling them well is an important part of building strong relationships and projecting a positive image. Sometimes a simple “Thank you” will do. But in other cases, praise may have a negative undertone, which you will want to respond to. Still others may be laudatory comments that you can build upon.

Here’s how to respond to a broad range of compliments.

1. “I LIKE YOUR STYLE”

The best and easiest answer to this compliment is “Thank...