The art of complimenting. I am not talking about the measly backhanded compliments that are prone to the female gender. No, I am talking about a wholehearted compliment that makes someone's eyes light up and their self-confidence rise. Don't know how to give one of those? Well, I'll teach you the art of complimenting.
1. Judge the person.
No, I am not saying to judge them like, "Oh my gosh, her hair looks terrible like that". I am talking about getting a good grasp on their persona. Are they someone that would feel good by getting a compliment about their outfit or hair? Or are they more the type to want to get complimented on their intelligence or work ethic. Sometimes it's hard to know if you've never met them. So when it doubt just hit them with a genuine compliment.
2. Smile. Eye contact.
How is anyone going to take a compliment seriously if you are frowning? Smile. Be happy. The person will most likely take the compliment better if you have a smile on your face and look at them in the eyes. Don't look at the ground or turn around when giving a compliment that also looks insincere.
Done. That's it. Only 2? Well, it's that easy? Yes, complimenting someone is that easy! A five second compliment can make someone's whole day or week. If you've ever been on the receiving end you know how great it feels for someone to compliment your hair that took you two hours to get perfect or the perfect score on your biology test you studied a week for.
Disclaimer: Someone could be having a bad day and not receive the compliment as happily as normal. Don't take it to heart. Try again!
