eye in pulling the rug out from under your compliment. She may appear to be humble; there is, however, a profound arrogance in never receiving the gift of another’s kindness. At times, the discomfort in receiving a compliment is due to a keen sense of unworthiness (self-contempt) or doubt about the sincerity of the kind word (other-centered contempt). The attitude projected, in either case, is that she will not be touched by the other’s movement toward her, nor will she allow the other to enjoy the