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 ...

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

On a personal level, companies appreciate and have much respect for customers who take the time to write and send letters of compliment. From a business perspective, organizations should respect these ...

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 ...

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 ...

Giving a compliment seems simple, but there's a fine line between sweet and strange. Here’s a modern guide to giving compliments that are respectful and effective.

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 ...

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 ...

Compliments may not pay the rent, but according to new research, they help improve performance in a similar way to receiving a cash reward. Researchers recruited 48 adults for the study who were asked ...

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 ...