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NancyP's avatar

I choose hope and light. Sitting in an airport right now observing the isolation and loneliness. I make it a point to say good morning to everyone. The reactions to such a simple gesture are amazing. It doesn’t cost a thing, but has the potential to make a huge impact. People need people. God is good all the time. All the time God is good.

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Kathleen Janoski's avatar

I complimented a checkout clerk at Target one time.

His face lit up like a Christmas tree with joy.

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ViaVeritasVita's avatar

For years I have made a point of making compliments to colleagues, strangers--your tie, your haircut, your smile--don't think I have ever received a negative response.

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Jenn's avatar

So true! I have never gotten a bad response. I especially like to compliment a grungy girl for her crazy colored hair because she really does want to be noticed and I feel like they do it for that reason but I bet they get no feedback. Every time I do it, the girl lights up. It's usually brief but it happens. 💕

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Heterodox Introvert's avatar

Ditto, even when their choices are not to my taste, which of course never escapes my lips. Works wonders.

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Dakota Grace's avatar

I do this as well. I try to focus especially on people that look a little unhappy or just tired. It makes people smile and I hope it puts them in a better mood than it seemed they were when I first saw them.

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Jenn's avatar

It really gives me such joy when a compliment comes tumbling out of my mouth for a random stranger. I am truly a shy person who would prefer to hang quietly at home doing homebody things. That said, the Holy Spirit always inspires me to reach out to others at the most interesting times because I have taught my children to ask Jesus to go before us and show us ways to bring light to others every day. And it always winds up blessing me with their smiles or happy eyes.

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Dakota Grace's avatar

Same on all counts.

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FourWinds's avatar

I do that often with people. It's fun and feels good to see them happy. I used to be shy. Now I'll walk up to a perfect stranger and tell them I love their dress or something. It's a genuine compliment.

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JSR's avatar

Everyday all the time! On our island, if you don’t start out with “Good morning” “good afternoon” or “good night” you don’t get a response .. I carry that with me everywhere

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CitizenA's avatar

And a smile 😁 is such a beautiful gift to give to someone, especially a stranger…and it’s free. In the darkness of this era we tend to forget our humanity, making it even darker. As Christ taught: Love your brother as yourself, and treat others as you wish to be treated.

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Miss Teacup's avatar

I never used to, but I talk to everybody now. In stores, out on my walks, wherever. Not once have I had an indifferent response. Every single person, after a brief disbelief at being engaged with randomly, has lit up, warmed up, and talked. People are starved for what used to be so normal it was taken for granted and it's been let to wither. Like getting involved in local concerns, nobody's going to do it unless we do! Talk to everyone, especially those you'd normally have skipped over in past times because they look weird or whatever :) People need to be loved, and if you knew me in real life you'd know how strange that statement is coming from me. I'm not a people person, but the last few years have opened my eyes and my heart to how dark and sad our fellow travelers have become, and how simple it is to shed just a little light around.

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Nkop Srtd's avatar

Yes indeed Miss Teacup. Fellow travelers. 😊

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Christy's avatar

My daughter and I compete how many compliments we can give out when together!

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MayBella82's avatar

The world needs more people like you! Have a Merry Christmas and keep sharing the love!!!

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