The Addis Effect
the feeling of self-consciousness that happens when a genuine compliment is percieved as negative.
Boy: "I like your skirt "
Girl: "thank you"
(Girl to self): am I ugly?! *throws skirt away*
The next day
Girl to mom: This boy told me he likes my skirt but now I think it's ugly and I want to throw it away
Mom: oh! that's just the Addis Effect
Girl: "thank you"
(Girl to self): am I ugly?! *throws skirt away*
The next day
Girl to mom: This boy told me he likes my skirt but now I think it's ugly and I want to throw it away
Mom: oh! that's just the Addis Effect