Responding to Being Called an Angel
Being called an angel can be a delightful compliment. However, it can also be uncomfortable if not addressed properly. Knowing how to gracefully respond to being called an angel is essential.
Steps
- Thank the person for the kind words. A sincere thank you in response to being called an angel will show that you appreciate their words and their sentiment.
- Discourage the person from referring to you in that way. Let them know that you are a perfectly normal, flawed person and feel uneasy when people label you in such an extreme fashion.
- Express your opinion in return. Match their sincere words with your own honest response. It can be about a shared virtue, hobby, habit, or anything else. By expressing your opinion about the person, you’ll make the conversation more balanced.
- Make conversation about something else. If you are uncomfortable with the conversation, you can shift focus to something else. It's natural to want to move on from such a heavy compliment.