Start with a compliment

Many people squirm in their seats when someone's compliment catches them off guard.

A study of more than 400 people showed that 70% associated receiving a compliment with feelings of embarrassment or discomfort.

One simple compliment can turn someone’s day around and positively affect many lives.

Compliments are easy to give if you focus on something you like. Look for opportunities to give a compliment.

When speaking in front of people, you have about 10 seconds to capture their attention before they tune out, so you must do something interesting.

Start with a prop. It can be any physical object, such as using a piece of fruit as a metaphor.