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Originally Posted by MissMisa
I would like to know this too! When I was complimented, I didn't know what to say. I know you weren't supposed to say thanks, because that is like acknowleging it's true which is frowned upon, right?
So if someone is complimenting your appearance, what is a good thing to say in response if you want to be humble etc?
My teacher told me to say ぜんぜん I think, can't remember properly though.  |
Eternal Truth:
Deny it!
Anyone who tells you otherwise knows nothing about Japanese culture, period.
You could say 「ぜんぜん」 only if you are speaking to a close friend. With strangers and older people, use 「そんなことありません（よ）。」 or 「そんなことないです（よ）。」.