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How to Give Better Compliments #shorts

Name: How to Give Better Compliments #shorts
Uploaded: 2023-11-13T20:00:27+00:00
Duration: 54 s
Channel: Shanli Liu, CPA, CTP
Description: In this concise YouTube short, the speaker outlines four actionable principles for delivering more effective compliments. First, the compliment must be…

13 Nov 2023 · 1 min

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In this concise YouTube short, the speaker outlines four actionable principles for delivering more effective compliments. First, the compliment must be genuine; insincere praise is counterproductive. Second, focus on the person's effort or actions by highlighting verbs (e.g., "shared," "styled," "dedicated") rather than merely the end result. Third, be specific about what you appreciate, explaining the reason behind the praise (e.g., noting how a color looks great). Finally, compliment the individual's confidence, which can elicit a noticeable positive reaction. The speaker encourages viewers to apply these steps to improve their interpersonal interactions.

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How to give better compliments. Number 1, mean it. It's got to be genuine. It has to be sincere. A fake compliment is worse than saying nothing at all. So if you're going to compliment somebody, make sure that you mean it. Number 2, compliment their effort, not their end result. That means we are looking for verbs. That is, what is the action? We're proud that he shared his toy. We love how she styles her clothes. We like how he dedicated himself to the project. When we focus on the verbs rather than the achievement, we are complimenting more of what they're proud of. Number 3, be specific. Instead of saying somebody's great, say why they're great. What makes them great? Rather than saying, well, you look nice, answer the why. Why do they look nice? Say, oh man, that color looks awesome on you. And don't just go for how much it costs or they got it. And if you really want to knock it out of the park, compliment their confidence and watch their face light up. So try that and follow me.