Live in Your Highest Truth 

Only respond to people in YOUR highest truth. Don't respond with what you think they want to hear. This isn't of service to you, your purpose or path nor is it of service to them. The statement that truth hurts can be taken as a lesson to enhance the life at its fullest capacity. It's kind to give compliment but flattery doesn't evolve and grow people. Discernment is key in response. You will know it's truth. If you live this way egoic comments don't live in your head. Move into your dharmic purpose. Evolve.