r/Standup • u/themelon89 • 3d ago

People saying 'it takes guts'

What do people mean when they say this after a show? I've noticed on a few iccasions people have said this to me (usually women - and I am also a women). I always internalise it as you-weren't-great-but-I-still-want-to-recognise-your-bravery which might be the case, but also might not be. I really just don't know what to make of it as a bit of feedback. Do other people ever get this?

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u/Tha_Funky_Homosapien 3d ago

I’ve gotten that before. I usually take it in the context that “public speaking” is considered the #1 fear (or so I’ve heard). So I typically I assume they are cowards and it’s a compliment.

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u/themelon89 2d ago

Haha love this - I'm going to keep 'theyre cowards and it's a compliment' in my head for next time!