expression
why yes, thank you
A polite, somewhat old-fashioned expression used to acknowledge a compliment or a kind gesture, often with a sense of modest surprise. Equivalent to 'Oh, thank you' or 'Why, thank you'.
「素敵なドレスですね」「それはどうも。」
"That's a lovely dress." "Why, thank you."
「お茶をどうぞ」「それはどうも。」
"Here's some tea for you." "Oh, thank you."