A tip for receiving compliments, specific to American business culture: “Thank you.” “Thanks; that made my day.” “Thanks; it is always great to know the work matters to people.” are all probably better socially adjusted than deflecting compliments. Just macro your favorite.
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(It is worth noting that my somewhat quirky situation in Japanese society occasionally requires me to perform high status while speaking as low status while being high status while being perceived as low status, such as when dealing with e.g. mortgage officers.)
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Which might need an explanation so: Customer who is gainfully employed professional and reasonably expects mortgage outranks younger underwriter. Proper Japanese salaryman speaking to someone outside company elevates them automatically. Underwriter expects me to be illiterate.
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