Happy National Compliment Day! On January 24th, today offers a wonderful way to brighten someone’s day or to give credit for a job well done! Give an extra compliment annually on January 24th and any time one is deserved.
A compliment has a powerful effect. It can instill confidence in a child, or validate someone’s hard work. A compliment not only improves the receiver’s mood, but it also says something about the giver. It tells them you noticed. Whether we recognize someone’s achievement or their classic style, a compliment can go a long way.
To give a great compliment, first be sincere. People have a way of knowing when we are fake. If you don’t mean it, it’s worse than getting a thoughtless birthday gift.
Complimenting character versus a new haircut are different rewards. The first says you respect the person and the other tells them you paid attention. Sometimes the receiver needs to hear one or the other, or both.
Human beings like to be unique, original. Strive to give a compliment about what makes a person stand out above the rest. Take the time to reflect on what you admire about the person.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Make sure to compliment someone. Share the compliments you receive that make your day. Do they improve your day? Make a list of different ways to give a compliment and use #NationalComplimentDay to post on social media.
Educators, visit the National Day Calendar® Classroom for a lesson surrounding National Compliment Day.
HISTORY
American author Kathy Chamberlin of Hopkinton, New Hampshire and American author Debby Hoffman of Concord, New Hampshire created National Compliment Day in 1998. In 1999, they both wrote "Find Something Nice to Say: The Power of Compliments".
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