National Compliment Day on January 24th offers a wonderful way to brighten someone’s day or to give credit for a job well done. Give an extra compliment annually on January 24th and any time one is deserved.
A compliment has a powerful effect. It can instill confidence in a child, or validate someone’s hard work. A compliment not only improves the receivers mood, but it also says something about the giver.
It can tell someone that you noticed. Whether we recognize someone’s achievement or their classic style, a compliment can go a long way.
Complimenting character versus a new haircut are different rewards. The first says you respect the person and the other tells them you paid attention. Sometimes the receiver needs to hear one or the other, or both.
To give a great compliment, first be sincere. People have a way of knowing when we are fake. If you don’t mean it, it’s worse than getting a thoughtless birthday gift.
