Putting compliments into perspective

• If you invite friends and family to your place and show them your new kitchen that you designed and bought...
• Or if you buy new shoes, would your girlfriend say the color is off, or they could be used in a circus? (Note: I didn't buy any new shoes recently!)
• Would they ever say it is hideous?
• Probably not.
• Always recognize the subjective nature of the opinion or compliment.