More Effective Compliments

The first thing you need to focus on is what to compliment other people on. 

• You have to choose things to praise others for that they genuinely care about.

Focus your compliments on two key areas: things people can control, like their clothing, style, hairstyle, and living space, and things they've made conscious choices about.

• It's important not to overdo it; too many compliments might come across as insincere or overwhelming.

When sincere, people feel comfortable and flattered, which encourages them to open up.