Offer a Genuine Compliment

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I love getting compliments. Who doesn't? Although they can be uncomfortable to sit through (I always blush way more than is becoming) it's just wonderful to know that someone likes you/loves your style/thinks you're great at what you do. I recently received a great compliment from one of my students. You can read about it on my personal blog here (bilingual post: English - Dutch). As you can imagine, that one made my day!
So how does it feel knowing you have the power to do the same for someone else? It can be someone you love, an employee, or even a total stranger.

I suggest that you don't force this. Forced compliments sound an awful lot like insincere flattery. Chances are, if you're a positive person and you genuinely like other people, opportunities will pop up everywhere before you know it.
See someone wearing a dress you love? Tell them how much you like it! Does your friend look exceptionally good today? Have they paid special attention to their hair, clothes or accessories? Let them know you noticed.

Knowing that someone notices the little efforts we make to look good, do the best job we can and be the best person we can be, makes all the difference in keeping up that habit. 
"Wow, you look so toned. That work-out is really working for you!" may just be the best reason to exercise out there. Or at least, the most effective.

When someone compliments you, make sure to thank them for it. I know, sometimes it's not easy to smile back at those construction workers whistling at you, but they are really paying you a compliment.
Don't be too modest either. If you deny the compliment, you're denying the other person's feelings on the topic too. Instead, acknowledge the compliment with a simple "Thank you, that's so sweet of you to say," or something along those lines.

Do you get a lot of compliments? What are the best ones? What kind of compliments do you give?

This post was a suggestion from my dear sister Elise. She's such an inspiration to me. Full of positive energy and so unique!