We all learned to say "thank you" in preschool, but figuring out what to say back can feel a little bit tricky. From a simple "you're welcome" to a casual "no problem," knowing how to respond to ...

Dear Annie: I proudly served in the military for nearly 40 years, and during that time, I experienced a wide range of challenges and rewards. Now, in civilian life, whenever people find out about my ...

Dear Miss Manners: My husband is a Vietnam veteran who is retired from the Army. When we go out and he wears his "Vietnam Veteran" hat, people often come up to him and say, "Thank you for your service ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My mother raised me to send a thank-you note when I received a gift. I am a new business owner and I have sent out holiday gifts to my 65 clients. Since then, my inbox has been ...

This response acknowledges the compliment and returns the favor by showing that you value the person's opinion. 2. "I appreciate your kind words." Sometimes, simple gratitude is the best response.

When you are getting to know someone, and offer a compliment, what type of response do you expect? Most of you probably expect a simple “thank you.” Consider what you would think if the response to ...