Matt - only after reading your post have I realised how rude and unappreciative I have really been to my co-workers/family and even myself. So many people even though I've just started have told me how great I am looking and already they can see a difference in how my clothes fit.
Kudos to your WW leader for bringing this up - I'm sure a lot of people maybe stepping back now and thinking before they speak. Me especially!
I just did this today, as a matter of fact. "Thanks." ::frustrated face:: "I still have 50 pounds to go." In my defense, the compliment was from a guy I sort of have a thing for, and talking about my weight with him is not exactly my favorite thing to do. He asks me for workout tips now, though, so that's something.
OMG I do that ALL the time! I don't know why? It's like I want to minimize the actual accomplishment because I'm not done yet and I make sure everyone knows it, but I never thought about why I do that? Now that I think about it, it doesn't seem right...
My mum explained it to me well when I was in primary school though. She said that people give you compliments to make you be happy - so be happy! That way you are making them feel good about giving the compliment.
Matt, thanks for your original post. I have been thinking about it so much lately and trying to be better with responses. Other people compliment because they see success. We just see how far we have to go.
