Compliments That Go Beyond Looks
How to give a compliment that touches character, effort and quirks, with examples that feel fresh.
Compliments about appearance are nice, but compliments about who someone is are often remembered longer.
Types of compliment
- Character: kindness, honesty, bravery
- Effort: how hard they try
- Intelligence: how they think
- Humour: how they make you laugh
- Presence: how you feel around them
Sample compliments
"You make people feel at ease, and I love that about you."
"I admire how you never give up."
"The way you think about problems is brilliant."
"You have a gift for making people laugh."
"I'm better when I'm with you."
Be specific
- General: "You're great."
- Specific: "The way you stayed calm in that traffic jam made me admire you."
Compliments on looks
There is nothing wrong with praising how someone looks. Make it personal and kind:
"You look so happy today. It suits you."
Compliment their effort
- "You worked so hard on that."
- "I saw how much you put in."
Avoid
- Backhanded compliments
- Comparisons with other people
- Insincere flattery
- Compliments that carry a hidden request
Give them often
Do not wait for special days. A compliment on an ordinary day often has more impact.
Tips
- Praise who they are.
- Be specific.
- Be sincere.
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