I hate getting compliments, period. Excessive praise makes me feel uncomfortable. In Parks and Recreation, Ron Swanson gives exactly the sort of compliments I

I hate getting compliments, period. Excessive praise makes me feel uncomfortable. In Parks and Recreation, Ron Swanson gives exactly the sort of compliments I would be comfortable with: "Your work product is often adequate.", "Sharing a workspace with you is not entirely unpleasant.", "I don't dread seeing your face entering my office.", "You remind me of a 16 oz. porterhouse." It makes me a bit sad that they were perceived as jokes.