He loved it.
He isn't really the 'get up and dance/participation' type, he's a little to shy/nervous for that for whatever reason. He just prefers to sing softly to himself sometimes or sit back and absorb whatever it is he's watching.

killerdog

Denmark6522 Posts

May 09 2016 08:25 GMT

#24482

Isn't human milk wayyy sweeter than cows milk? Also it changes dramatically as the child is born and grows up, so if its just a matter of taste we need way more poll options

Numy

South Africa35471 Posts

May 09 2016 10:45 GMT

#24483

So in the past week and a bit I've received two compliments from other guys at the gym. Now those are most likely the first compliments on physique I've had in years which led me to a realization, I have absolutely no idea how to respond to a compliment. Just kind of said thanks and talked about but what really stuck home to me was what if instead of another guy it was a girl? So this got me thinking. Am I just an awkward nerd or is this a general problem for other guys? I know TL is prob the worst place to ask but there are some normal human beings here

Scip

Czech Republic11293 Posts

May 09 2016 11:43 GMT

#24484

You can say thanks and pretend to be embarrassed
it's cute when people get embarrassed by compliments

Fildun

Netherlands4124 Posts

May 09 2016 11:47 GMT

#24485

You can say "Thanks" or "Ha, the gym work is finally paying off" or something similar.
In general I'd say it works best if you respond in a positive way/tone of voice, regardless of what you're saying.

Numy

South Africa35471 Posts

May 09 2016 11:53 GMT

#24486

Sure that's what I do. Doesn't mean that inside I'm baffled lol. Just thought it was an interesting realization.

Duvon

Sweden2360 Posts

May 09 2016 12:18 GMT

#24487

I think it's in the general mess of awkward nerd (read light autism) social interaction stuffs.
It differs a bit by culture, but in some you are taught to rebate compliments relentlessly, while in some you're supposed to accept them.
I've chosen to accept compliments, saying at least "thanks", up to the smiling-giddily-and-jumping a little if the compliment is on something I'm proud of.

One of the greatest compliments I've gotten was when a friend said he'd had to reconsider his sexuality because of me. Although he concluded he was still hetero, I felt very flattered and hugged him for a long while.

mordek

United States12705 Posts

May 09 2016 12:34 GMT

#24488

On May 09 2016 19:45 Numy wrote:
So in the past week and a bit I've received two compliments from other guys at the gym. Now those are most likely the first compliments on physique I've had in years which led me to a realization, I have absolutely no idea how to respond to a compliment. Just kind of said thanks and talked about but what really stuck home to me was what if instead of another guy it was a girl? So this got me thinking. Am I just an awkward nerd or is this a general problem for other guys? I know TL is prob the worst place to ask but there are some normal human beings here

Don't think that's unusual at all. Blame it on how good at being humble you are

I still feel uncomfortable when people compliment me even though its nice to be affirmed.

On May 07 2016 05:33 JonGalt wrote:

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ps Monday the fam and I are going for the first ultrasound of the next lil Galt. If you feel the vibe of this world get just a tad bit better sometime in the beginning of December, you'll know why :D Dad juicyness intensifying

Congrats!!! Mine is turning three in the fall. The juicy dad vanguard seems to be pretty close together. Number two is due in a month :O

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Alaric

France45622 Posts

May 09 2016 13:01 GMT

#24489

I'm imagining Mordek feeling all flustered and reddened whenever we compliment the #dadbod.
I know it's not what happens, but it's fun so I'll do it anyway.

jcarlsoniv

United States27922 Posts

May 09 2016 13:43 GMT

#24490

Friend walks by my desk this morning - "beta is extended til tuesday".

I thought I was going to be productive tonight...

Cixah

United States11285 Posts

May 09 2016 13:45 GMT

#24491

On May 09 2016 22:43 jcarlsoniv wrote:
Friend walks by my desk this morning - "beta is extended til tuesday".

I thought I was going to be productive tonight...

Nah we gamin. There was a few of us last night too. 6pm CST good for everyone?

mordek

United States12705 Posts

May 09 2016 14:21 GMT

#24492

Yayyyy couldn't play at all this weekend :\ I may be able to hop on 8pm your time Cixah.

Also thought I was going to be productive this evening.

Requizen

United States33802 Posts

May 09 2016 14:25 GMT

#24493

And then another 18 day break before more can be played uuuugggghhhhh

jcarlsoniv

United States27922 Posts

May 09 2016 14:27 GMT

#24494

@Cixah, I didn't intend it when I first said it, but reading your sig now, I'm singing it in my head like Bill Cosby's "dad is great, he gives us the chocolate cake"

On May 09 2016 23:25 Requizen wrote:
And then another 18 day break before more can be played uuuugggghhhhh

Nono, that 18 days will be necessary to get my life in order before I go full hermit mode again.