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“I'm sick of it when people start to say it: 'Aren't you amazing?' If they start to say it, I hit them.” quote by Anne Reid
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“I'm sick of it when people start to say it: 'Aren't you amazing?' If they start to say it, I hit them.”

Anne Reid

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Guardian, 2015

When praised excessively, the speaker reacts physically, indicating discomfort with flattery

In simple terms: Too much praise triggers a defensive reaction

Key Takeaway

Set boundaries with compliments

Themes

humor self-awareness social dynamics

Mood

wry defensive

Type

humorous reflective

When to use this quote

  • social media
  • workplace
  • friendship

Key Concepts

psychology of praise personal space

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you handle excessive compliments?
  • What limits are healthy in social praise?
A Different Perspective

May be misinterpreted as aggression

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