Whenever I offer someone a 'sincere compliment,' I always make it a point to try and make it .. well, longer. It's easier to take "nice job" as sarcastic if you're in the wrong mood. So I always try to say "Thank you! I've never had my blood drawn so efficiently before!" or "Getting my blood drawn normally leaves me feeling dizzy after... but I don't now! Thank you!" or even "I really appreciate how efficient you are at that! Thank you!" or something. Taking a few extra words to express appreciation makes it a lot harder for people to think you're being sarcastic or catty :)
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Date: 2014-01-30 10:02 pm (UTC)