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Every time I read this thread title, it kind of throws me. If you don't actually put any stock at all into a compliment, you are insulting the giver to a degree -- even if you question the veracity of their statement ("Oh, you have the best sound!" "YOu have the best selection in the world", or whatever), you have to accept a compliment graciously. Grumble to yourself later that it wasn't true, or whatever - I'm not sure about the rest of you but when someone compliments me, I accept it graciously. Compliments are not meant to be a statement of the truth but rather a sentiment from the giver that they are grateful for what you have done for them or given them.

Maybe a better title for this thread would be "Do you believe or deserve the compliments that people give you?"

Every time I read this thread title, it kind of throws me. If you don't actually put any stock at all into a compliment, you are insulting the giver to a degree -- even if you question the veracity of their statement ("Oh, you have the best sound!" "YOu have the best selection in the world", or whatever), you have to accept a compliment graciously. Grumble to yourself later that it wasn't true, or whatever - I'm not sure about the rest of you but when someone compliments me, I accept it graciously. Compliments are not meant to be a statement of the truth but rather a sentiment from the giver that they are grateful for what you have done for them or given them.

Maybe a better title for this thread would be "Do you believe or deserve the compliments that people give you?"

Every time I read this thread title, it kind of throws me. If you don't actually put any stock at all into a compliment, you are insulting the giver to a degree

Real bar karaoke is an awful lot like the singer showcase. Anyone giving an honest negative crtique will be shunned. People learn real fast that it is the path of least resistance to just throw out over the top compliments in hopes of getting something positive in return. If you told the KJ that his system sucked, he might ban you from his show. If you told him that his filler music was causing people to leave because they wanted to sing more, he might tell you; "if you don't like it, leave". If you complained about his rotation policy, he might just misplace your song slip. However, if you tell the KJ that he is the best thing since sliced bread, you just might get on his good side and possibly it could earn you some "special" treatment every now and then. My mom used to like the expression; "you catch more flies with honey than you do with vinegar". When someone hires you to do a private party, then you can believe that they truly like the way you do your thing. Karaoke bars are loaded with people who like to offer up undeserved compliments. I've seen the worst singer in the bar receive a standing ovation. It's like cheering for a little kid who has no ability whatsoever but people want to try and build up their self esteem by applauding ridiculously for him or her. Then the kid grows up and tries out for American Idol and is crushed when Simon Cowell has the nerve to tel the kid the truth for the first time in his or her life. America sits in front of the tube laughing their collective As$e$ off for 3 or 4 weeks while these auditions are televised. If someone would have been honest with these talentless individuals right from the start, they wouldn't have to get embarrassed in front of millions of people. I'd rather a close family member tell me that I should find a new hobby or at least be honest enough to tell me that I shouldn't go anywhere near the American Idol auditions. Some people can eventually improve at certain activities... like bowling or darts or singing. Some people have absolutely NO CHANCE of EVER getting better at a given activity. If I sucked at something, I would want a friend to tell me that maybe a different activity might be more rewarding for me. DIPLOMACY for example is probably not a field that I would do very well in and I would want a friend of mine to point that out to me if I was ever trying to get a job at the United Nations. Sometimes honesty is a good thing, even if it isn't what someone wants to hear at a particular time.

i personally believe every word they say...i now understand the word YOU SUCK in 14 different language's 32 different hand signals....and on a good night i can get my weeks veggies from those thrown at me......i even won a YOU SUCK tee shirt once....yes its a gift....never said it was a good one

You and Diafel are now on my KILL List.... LMFAOAMPM!!!!