When someone sings your praises, it usually feels good. However, many people have trouble responding to such praise graciously. “We’re taught to give–as we should be–but not how to receive,” says ...

Think back to the last time you got a compliment from someone else. It probably felt good. Even a stranger telling you that you are wearing a nice outfit can be a nice thing to hear. Compliments from ...

Want to stay current with Arthur’s writing? Sign up to get an email every time a new column comes out. A few weeks ago, I wrote about how to give and take criticism well. As important as that is for ...

Recently, I complimented an intern on her haircut. From behind me, a male coworker commented, “I was going to say that but I didn’t want to seem creepy, what with #MeToo and all.” He figured that this ...

When is the last time you complimented a coworker? With more than three quarters of us suffering from work-related burnout, it can be hard to just get through the day, let alone try to perk up someone ...

Abraham Lincoln once observed that “everybody likes a compliment.” Yet, how many of us have had a kind, complimentary thought about another individual as we were going about our daily lives, but never ...

When it comes to giving compliments, generic phrases like "nice job" or "you look great" often fall flat. What if you want to genuinely connect with people and make them feel truly appreciated? Well, ...

A few weeks ago, I was picking up my son from day care when I ran into a new mom friend. We chatted about our weekends and the kids, but she caught me off guard with a simple comment: “I like your ...

Not all compliments are what they seem. Some are genuine reflections of who you are. Others are subtle contracts offered with a smile, but laced with expectation. Compliments can be disarming. They ...

World Compliment Day, observed annually on March 1st, is a global celebration dedicated to the art of genuine appreciation and positivity. It's a day when individuals around the world come together to ...