When I get a compliment while speaking in Korean, I feel comfortable responding with “Oh, no no.” And in English, I feel comfortable responding with “Thank you”.
Saying “Thank you” to a compliment in Korean makes me feel like an arrogant snob, while saying “Oh, no no.” in English makes me feel like an insecure loser.
The world of language is really intriguing.
2026-05-09 |
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