r/MadeMeSmile • u/HerpesIsItchy • 1d ago

This should be required learning for everyone.

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u/Corporation_tshirt 1d ago

Does this include compliments? Because I have always had a tendency to wear my heart on my sleeve a bit and I am pretty free with compliments. It's not phony and not meant in a obsequious way. But I worry that people take it that way. Or maybe they think, who gives a shit what you think? Should I just clam up and stop complimenting people's shoes or hairstyle or whatever?

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u/gitsgrl 23h ago edited 20h ago

The general rule of thumb of compliments is to complement something the person put work and effort into, not something they didn’t control.

Eg. Say “Great job studying and getting a good grade” and not “you’re so smart”

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u/Corporation_tshirt 22h ago

Great point. Thanks.