Many progressives in California take that as a compliment since Greeks are ostensibly happier.

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So when I'm criticized for doing that I take it as a compliment.

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How can you take such a great compliment negatively?

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"I take it as a compliment that we have got this result, the team had a good game and I think it is a good result, " veteran Milan midfielder Clarence Seedorf said, AFP reported.

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"I'll take that as a compliment, " Decker quipped.

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It might not, of course, be meant as a compliment, but Vancouverites stoutly intend to take it as one.

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So, when you receive a compliment, believe it, and take it for what it is: A verbal pat on the back.

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