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Being thankful Quote by Kaoru Shinmon

“A simple thank you is all thats needed when given a compliment. Anything else can come off as being conceited.” quote by Kaoru Shinmon
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“A simple thank you is all thats needed when given a compliment. Anything else can come off as being conceited.”

Kaoru Shinmon

About This Quote

Source Blog Post: Etiquette in Modern Communication, 2021

A sincere thank‑you suffices after a compliment; further praise may seem boastful.

In simple terms: Just say thank you after a compliment.

Key Takeaway

Keep gratitude simple.

Themes

humility gratitude social norms

Mood

polite reflective neutral

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • receiving compliments
  • public speaking
  • team acknowledgment
  • customer service
  • social media interactions

Key Concepts

etiquette psychology communication

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is it appropriate to elaborate gratitude?
  • How does cultural context affect thank‑you customs?
A Different Perspective

Excessive gratitude can be seen as insincere.

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