The Basic Components of an Effective Compliment
- Use their name. When giving out a compliment with their name on it, it feels like your making them worth your time because of the emphasis on their name.
- Make the compliment as specific as possible. Giving out half-hearted compliments like "Good Job" or "Nice shirt" does not have the same effect as "Maria, you've done a lot of great work today. You should be proud of yourself."
- Stick around for the answer. If you have the time and the desire to see the sparkle in someone's eyes after giving them a great compliment, try to stick around for a little more conversation.
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