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Give a stranger a genuine compliment
Tell someone what you like about their style or something they've done.
1-5 minutes
Why This Matters
Studies suggest compliments land more positively than the people giving them expect. Saying something specific gives the other person a chance to hear what you appreciated.
A thought worth sharing
What do you like about someone you cross paths with? It could be their outfit, how they handled a tricky situation or even just a badge they’re wearing.
How to do this
- Pick a passing moment when someone isn’t busy.
- Focus on their choices or actions, not their body.
- Say what you noticed and liked, keeping it brief.
- Leave them free to respond or carry on. Done.
Sources for compliment reception: Boothby and Bohns (2021), Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin; Zhao and Epley (2021), Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
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