QOTD: Thursday

DCtoLowcountry

What is the most common compliment you receive? Are you a great listener, decorator, singer? Do tell.

schydukes07

Apparently, I'm exceedingly patient. I'm often picked to train other team members who are falling behind, etc. (They even flew me to NYC to help another woman they were about to fire if she didn't improve?I literally spent the entire day helping her organize her desk and her computer file folders.) This is funny because I am *not* patient in other parts of my life, like while driving.

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At work, I am always complimented and told how organized I am. In fact, several co-workers tell me that they wish they were as organized as me and that they want to be like me. It's nice to hear because I take pride in my organization and being able to find things very quickly.

MrsPhilDunphy

Cooking/entertaining, I guess. Though I feel like nothing ever comes out right when I'm actually trying to impress people. Also, the cuteness of my kid. I have little control over that but I accept any compliments doled out.

WinesNotWhines

Baking, although I don't do as much of it as I used to.

jenn248

Writing - I draft a mean memo.  Or baking, although I never really bake anything that's all that complicated.

Pam&John

At work, it's that I teach well -- how to do what I do, how to collaborate with others to do it well. (no smiley for this, hee hee)

At home, it's that we (John and I) throw a great party with good food.

In my head, to myself -- I am brilliant and funny and humble.

KtotheJ

Pam&John:

In my head, to myself -- I am brilliant and funny and humble.

Of course you are!

I get comments from strangers all the time about how cute our pup is - does that count?

Friends/family usually comment on my ability to make them feel welcome - I love to entertain and love having houseguests and doing fun over the top welcome stuff in the guest room, little things throughout the weekend.  Totally learned it from my mom.  She's the best entertainer around.

 

QueSrah

I've been called Ms. Google by a co-worker.  I think it's supposed to be a compliment, that I'm a know-it-all in a good way?  I do tend to know a little bit about a heck of a lot of random things.  As an offshoot, I've been called a good teacher since I'm always showing people how to find information or such.

suecadence

On the vain/physical front, my super long eyelashes. People notice them all the time. DS has them too so he gets it as well.

Personality/skill wise, probably my pop culture knowledge. I wish I could find a way to make some money off of it.

SecretServiceWife

People love my cooking and baking.  Also, people like how I decorate the house.

At work, people think i'm patient.  But in reality, i'm not. So I must be a good faker too

ch ch ch chia

At work - that I'm assertive and forthright, with good "instincts" (i.e., I smell bull$h!t a mile away...) 

At home - that I'm resourceful and give good (although brutally honest) advice 

DH's family actually have the perception that I'm organized.  Which I find hilariously funny. 

Litasail

At work - I'm always prepared. I don't go into anything without having thought it through and having a plan.

At home - I'm a good cook and a good entertainer.

JJwritergirl

People often say I am wise, which is odd. I think I am just a good communicator. Things that most people would agree are common sense, I can break down into very concise statements. I can also condense a lot of information into bite size amounts. At least weekly someone will miss-call this skill "wisdom". lol.

maryandkirk0909

Physically it is my hair.  People, including strangers, always talk about it or try to touch it (ick).

At work it is my organization/ efficiency.  I am efficient because I know where everything I need is, which is a rarity in my company.

At home I'm also a good entertainer, I know how to cook and I am happy to bartend, so I guess my friends have a low standard.  

tomandcourt

At home - baking skills

At work - writing 

I'm pretty sure only DS likes my singing :-)

cheekywife

baking/homemade gifts (irish cream, cinnamon bitters)

my photos from trips

Sofka

"you are so smart"

I also have great hair

 

stargirl0508

Generally it's my hair color.  I'm a redhead so it's fairly unique.  The other one I get consistently is at the dentist, ha.  Every dentist I've ever been to has complemented my 'beautiful teeth'.  So, yeah, I've got pretty hair and beautiful teeth, haha.

Jitterbug2668

I wish I had your curls is something I hear almost on a daily basis... mainly from complete strangers. 

dmuppet7

Physical - my smile. Personality-wise, it's admiring my attitude/outlook on things. Usually I hear that I'm so positive and forward-moving, or people will say something like "I've never thought about it that way before."  

 

RomeRomance06

My teeth. LOL.

At work, I've been told at several different jobs that I'm dependable and pleasant to work with. It's only behind their backs that I fall down on the job and b**tch about everyone. 

LindseyJW

professionally, i'm most often told that i have a really nice, relaxing voice (i'm a hypnotist, it's what i do!)

personally, people tell me that i'm a very caring person. 

KimWard

I get complimented on my hair (super curly), smile, and clothes/accessories the most. At work I'm told that I'm dependable.

victoria1212

at work, specially recently, I have been told I am the best 'problem fixer' and I seem to come across as very diplomatic. They just can't here me calling them a moron in my head :-)

personally, I get loyal and good listener a lot. And, the ability to create a darn cute kid by random strangers.

LizO11

That I am incredibly diplomatic, both at work and home. I can usually see both sides of every situation, and carry on a conversation to get to a solution, without belittling anyone or making anyone feel stupid.

mssaint

At work I get praised for being creative and innovative, and for working collaboratively both internally and externally. People also think I'm a good writer and editor.

At home I get complimented on my cute butt a lot, lol. DH also always asks me to edit things for him, which I take as high praise from an English professor.

In my personal life, people compliment my shoes and my kid.  

babygirlpriest

"Nice shoes"

Seriously. This is where I spend an obscene amount of money. Plus, I can't wear jewelry to the office and I'm not thrilled with my figure so my shoes tend to be the 'stand out' part of my wardrobe.