Stop Giving Halfhearted Compliments and Try This Instead
People who give the best compliments do this instinctively
I met up with someone who wasn’t necessarily a friend, more of an acquaintance with similar interests. She wanted advice on her creative business, and I was happy to meet up for a cup of coffee and a chat.
We talked for a while and then she said remarked, “I’m so impressed with how you’ve taken your creativity and turned it into a business. You’re not just creative, but you’re really smart in the way you market yourself. That’s a rare find.”
This was years ago and I still remember the compliment.
A small shift
The secret to giving a fantastic compliment isn’t in the delivery or the timing. The most memorable compliments are the most unusual. Giving a genuine, meaningful, unusual compliment has the power to make someone’s day, and it’s not something they’ll soon forget.
When it comes to giving compliments, quality definitely trumps quantity. We’ve all been on the receiving end of empty compliments. General compliments, such as “love your work,” or “nice top” are appreciated but ultimately, forgettable.
I’m guilty of giving them myself, and am trying to be more intentional about how I praise…
