How to Make Meaningful Compliments
Giving a compliment is a necessary part of relating to others. A person needs to have his positive qualities acknowledged. Sadly, many people only hear complaints, whether at home or at work. Yet, one simple compliment can change everything. A person may instantly feel a little better about himself, and his dark day may lighten up. Consider the qualities of those around you, and deliver a meaningful compliment.
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Look at the other person when you give the compliment. Body language says a lot about your intent. If you are looking away or fidgeting, the compliment appears meaningless. Remember to smile, so that the other person feels comfortable and knows the compliment is genuine.
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Give only sincere compliments. Do not compliment someone because you want a favor. Think about something the other person has accomplished or something you admire about that person. For instance, you can compliment the person on giving a motivating speech at work. The point is to compliment a person on something that stood out to you in a positive way.
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Be specific when giving a compliment. You want the receiver to know that you mean what you say. Rather than say something general such as, "You're a great guy," say why the person is a great guy: "I admire you for the hours you spent on this presentation. The effort you put into it really shows how much you care about the company."
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Keep the compliment simple. Do not go overboard with the praise. If you deliver a five-minute discourse about the person's wonderful qualities, he may not think the compliments are sincere. Simply state the compliment in a couple of sentences.
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Tips & Warnings
Avoid selfish thoughts. Do not expect the other person to compliment you back. A meaningful compliment is one given for the benefit of others with no expectations for yourself.
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