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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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