It feels great to receive a compliment.
Research shows getting a sincere compliment gives us the same positive boost as receiving cash.
The health and happiness benefits of thecompliment giverare also well-documented.
Verywell / Nusha Ashjaee
There’s emotional reciprocity involved with giving compliments.
It’s one of the simplest ways to boost someone else’s mood as well as your own.
Compliments really are one of the easiest two-way streets available tospread happinessaround you andincrease your own.
The more you compliment, the better you feel.
Here are a hundred ready-made compliments to try out for yourself.
Complimenting Positivity
These compliments focus on the joy, fun, and positive outlook a person brings.
We are often veryself-consciousabout different aspects of our lives and worried about how others perceive us.
When we work hard at something, it’s nice to be recognized for it, right?
Try using these compliments that focus on how your friend relates to others.
Respect the other person’s boundaries if your compliments seem unwelcome.
Complimenting the Whole Person
These compliments may be a little too general.
If someone deflects your compliments or responds awkwardly, consider what their response might indicate.
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