When someone says, “You have good taste,” it implies that they admire or like your preferences and choices.
Understandably, it can be quite difficult to reply to such a compliment. But a polite and humble response works for every situation.
You could respond by saying “Thank you. I put a lot of thought into my choices,” or “That’s so nice of you to say.” Even a simple “Thank you” would suffice as a good response to this compliment.
But there are other reply options you can consider if:
- You don’t want to use the bland “thank you”
- You want to return the compliment in a sweet, short way too
- You want to affirm their accession and evoke self-confidence
- You want to respond with a flirtatious undertone.
Here are 15 best replies for when someone says, “You have good taste”
1. “Thank you. I put a lot of thought into my choices”
“Thank you. I put a lot of thought into my choices” this is a good response to use when you want to appreciate the person for the compliment while affirming their choice. By saying this, it means you are conscious of your preferences and intentional about your picks.
When you use this response, it could suggest that the person’s compliment doesn’t come as a surprise, and you probably get this kind of comment a lot.
Statement: You have a great taste
Your response: Thank you. I put a lot of thought into my choices
2. “Thanks! It’s a talent that runs in the family”
“Thanks! It’s a talent that runs in the family” is a smart way to reply to the compliment without sounding cocky. Not everyone can constantly make likable or admirable choices.
It means you have identified your good taste as a natural availability, you’re glad to know the person recognizes it.
Statement: I must give it to you, you’ve got good taste
Your response: Thanks. It’s a talent that runs in the family.
3. “I’m humbled by the compliment, thank you”
If the compliment was made by your boss or colleague at a speech-giving ceremony or any official gathering, you’d want to reply formally. In such a situation, “I’m humbled by the compliment, thank you” becomes the best formal response.
Statement: I want to commend you for your good taste
Your response: I’m humbled by the compliment, thank you
Alternatively, you can substitute “compliment” for a more conventional word such as “recognition.” This helps establish your gratitude for the compliment, as it means a lot to you.
Statement: You have good taste
Your response: I’m humbled by the recognition, thank you
4. “You think so?”
We have to agree that taking a compliment at face value can sometimes be difficult, especially when everything else around you tells you the opposite.
“You think so” is a response you can give when you question the authenticity of the compliment. It makes them specify what they mean by “good taste.”
Statement: You have good taste
Your response: You think so?
Statement: Yeah, I admire your choice of wedding color. You sure know these things better than anyone else.
You can see it’s a way to get more compliments out of the person.
5. “Awesome, I’ve always trusted my gut on things.”
“Awesome, I’ve always trusted my gut on things” is another sound response to use when you want to affirm the person’s compliment. It implies that you are true to yourself and have a firm stand and preference on issues.
6. “That’s dope; glad my taste is making the grade.”
Everyone’s admiration is held to a standard. When someone says you have good taste, it means they admire your judgment according to their standard. So you can reply with “That’s dope” to say it’s awesome and then add “glad my taste is making the grade” to express gratitude for the remark.
7. “Thanks; I try to surround myself with only the best.”
When you surround yourself with only the best things, you hardly make a deplorable choice. So you can express this position as a response to someone who compliments your sense of judgment and preference.
8. “I’m honored; my taste has come a long way.”
There is no harm in evoking a little humor when reacting to a heartfelt compliment such as this. By saying “your taste has come a long way,” it implies that you have made a great deal of progress over time in your decision-making on that particular subject.
Statement: You have good taste
Your response: I’m honored. My taste has come a long way. Thank you for noticing
9. “Thanks, I guess my palate is on point.”
The palate, in the context of this response, refers to one’s ability to distinguish between and appreciate different flavors (of food and drinks)
So you can reply with “Thanks, I guess my palate is on point” when someone compliments your sense of taste for meals.
10. “Slay! I always trust my instincts on what’s fly”
Another way to reply to someone’s compliment about your sense of style is to say, “Slay! I always trust my instincts on what’s flying,” especially if you want to embrace the compliment and evoke a sense of positive self-image and confidence in what you’re being complimented for.
Statement: You have good taste
Your response: Slay! I always trust my instincts on what’s fly
11. “Glad my taste is making the grade, thanks”
Receiving a genuine compliment does a lot more than make us smile or squirm. If you are pleased to learn that your choice and decision on a particular item is admired or liked by someone, there is nothing wrong with thanking them for it.
Statement: You have good taste
Your response: That’s pleasing to hear, and I’m glad my taste is making the grade. Thanks
12. “Awesome”
A reply as simple and short as “Awesome” is also a good, sufficient way to respond to a compliment of this nature. Awesome is also a form of compliment, so you are returning the gesture with a kind word.
You could also substitute it for “That’s nice” “That’s great” or “Excellent”
It all implies that you are glad to hear the remark. For example:
Statement: You have good taste
Your response: Awesome.
“Awesome” is best used as a reply when the complement is made over the phone or via text.
13. “Thanks! I think we both have a good eye for what’s great.”
One of the common ways to respond to a compliment is to say something nice about the person too. In this situation, it can be tricky because you don’t want to sound like you make it up.
When someone appreciates your sense of judgment, you can respond by complimenting the person’s taste too by saying “Thanks! I think we both have a good eye for what’s great.”
It is a humble way to express gratitude while saying kind words to the person in return.
Statement: You have good taste
Your response: Thanks! I think we both have a good eye for what’s great.
14. “Thanks. It’s always great to hear that from someone with such good taste – like you.”
This is another sweet way to return the compliment effortlessly. You are also encouraging them to say nice things about you in the future. It would be best if you made eye contact and were ready to be sincere about this before using the response.
Statement: You have good taste
Your response: Thanks. It’s always great to hear that from someone with such good taste – as you. I’m honored
It is a humbling and positive response that will fit any situation.
15. “Thanks, I like to think I have an eye for the good stuff”
Only people with an eye for the good stuff can have good taste. So when someone compliments your sense of preference, you can use this reply to affirm their accession and own the compliment.
It also strengthens their faith in your judgment in case of future occurrences where decision-making would be required.
Statement: You have good taste
Your response: Thank you. I like to think I have an eye for the good stuff
In summary
When someone says “you have good taste,” it means they think your personal choices or preferences are impressive, attractive, or commendable, especially regarding food, fashion, music, art, and even politics.
If you are unsure of how to respond, you can always rely on any polite and humble response that comes to mind. I recommend using “Thank you; I appreciate that. I put a lot of thought into my choices.”
It is a way to affirm your keen sense of what is pleasing or valuable while appreciating them for the compliment.
Meanwhile, we have to agree that spontaneity happens when a compliment is given.
If words fail you, simply say, “Thank you.”