Backhanded Compliments (What They Are and Ways to Respond)

Ever received a backhanded compliment and didn't know how to respond? In this video, we'll explain what they are and give you some ways to handle them with grace and humour.
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INSTAGRAM: @chaos__reimagined
WHO AM I?
If we haven't yet before - Hi 👋 I'm Kassandra, an aspiring youtuber on a journey to support children of immigrants. We all go through so much daily but there seems to be an added layer when trying to juggle biculturalism. Through my videos here on this channel, I share practical strategies backed by research to help us move from chaos to clarity by sharing models and theories that can help us take small doable steps towards healing. For work, I am a mental health therapist and love learning about psychology and all things wellness.
Thank you for stopping by!
00:00 Introduction
00:54 Check out my series on compliments
01:14 What is a backhanded compliment?
01:50 Why do people give backhanded compliments?
02:14 Cultural Component
02:47 Check in with yourself
03:29 Choice point on how to deal with the conversation
03:51 Intro to the channel
04:28 1. Address the backhanded compliment
04:43 2. Acknowledge the positive part of the compliment
05:04 3. Change the topic
05:40 4. Use humor
06:06 Conclusion

[@WorkingMomsCookandClean]

I never knew there was a name for it. I get a lot of backhanded compliments from the people closest to me. 😢
Wow thank you Kassandra!! Subbed! Shared! Liked!

[@chaosreimagined]

Thanks Kay! Glad it was helpful 💕

[@chaosreimagined]

Which backhanded compliments have you gotten?