Often we forget that a compliment towards another person can greatly impact their day or even completely change the way they ...

Do you know an absolutely stupendous woman, and you want to tell her so without coming off generic or cliché, like the 7,000 other people who have approached her with compliments? Don't tell her she's ...

What’s the nicest compliment you’ve ever received? Chances are, at least a couple immediately popped into your head. Compliments are powerful! A good compliment is one of the best gifts you can give ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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, ...

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 ...