Dumb question of the day from me~~~

C&K*s Mommie wrote: Here it is again, my dumb question of the day!
Do you feel obligated to pay a compliment in return to someone that gave one to you about your child(ren)? To me, it feels awkward not giving one in return, but at the same time it feels almost awkward giving one~~ because it does not seem genuine, since I am only saying it in return. KWIM?

Am I alone in thinking this way??

CosmetologyMommy replied: yeah I do that too because then I feel like they will think I am stuck up. I guess sometimes it is ok to tell a little lie than the truth about someone's kids......

MamaJAM replied: I always feel 'fake' giving a compliment in return for one given to my kids. I usually just say a gratious thank you and move on...unless I _really_ mean the compliment I want to give to the other person's kid(s).

punkeemunkee'smom replied: I know what you mean if somebody says "She is so sweet..." I feel like I should say 'Thank you! Your little monsters are adorable too-Uh your children...yes I meant CHILDREN!

fashionmumofboys replied: I hate complimenting if I don't mean it. So I would just thank them nicely and carry on, or if truly their child or children I felt there was something that needed a compliment I would give them one.

mysweetpeasWil&Wes replied: I wouldn't feel obligated. A thank you IMO is appropriate, but I think that's it. I will only compliment if I truly mean it or I know someone is asking for one like "hey, how do you like my new pants?", then of course I'll answer as honestly as I can.

CAMSMOM1 replied: I will only say it back if I mean it. Like everyone else said, a nice thank you goes a long way.

I'm a blunt and truthful person at times, so if you ask me for an honest opionion, I give it to ya! And if I have nothing nice to say, I don't say anything at all.

Hillbilly Housewife replied: I only say them if I mean them.

scattytart replied: me too, i fell so awkward when someone complaments my baby, when a lady saw me with my baby she mentiond how good he was and how he was a very quite baby and i was very lucky, at this time she was with her son who was very rude and saying horrid things to people who were walking past, i didnt know what to say so i just said thankyou but then she started talking about her son and how he was going to be a model(no offence but he wasn't that pretty) she stood there waiting for a complament but in the end i asked her if she could leave as i wanted to breastfeed my son, she didnt seem to like this and she hasnt spoken to me since.

BAC'sMom replied: I only say it if I mean them

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luvmykids replied: I feel bad either way, not giving them one or faking it. If I can't honestly return one I try to ask a question about their kids .... Where do they get that curly hair from or something. I know it may sound corny, but every mother loves a chance to talk about her kids so I guess I figure if I can't say something nice I'll give her the chance to.

Freckled Momma replied: I normally just say thank you or find a compliment that's truthful if I can...lol

kimberley replied: you are so not alone! i would feel awkward also. if i am going to compliment anyone, it will be because i genuinely feel that way. not just to be nice. otherwise, i just say thanks