Let me get personal with you. For some reason, I receive various compliments that may have been well-intentioned but come across as simply rude. Example: "You're pretty for a dark girl." Maybe if it ...

In this list, we're diving into compliments that actually mean something and can make a difference in someone's day. Let's go ...

Some people - and I will admit I am one of them - just do not like getting compliments. But often immediately deflecting praise or trying to brush it off can end up hurting the feelings of the person ...

Troy Hawke is an English comedian and viral internet personality known for his 1930s throwback “Greeters Guild” character, ...

One of the many jobs that parents and grandparents have is to boost a child’s self-esteem with encouraging phrases (without overly praising them). This can often come in the form of a genuine ...

Back in the day, I knew a guy who would never compliment anyone. It was like pulling teeth to say anything nice, even when it was well deserved. A stoic to the core, he was a puzzle for everyone ...

Laura Benjamin can’t bite her tongue fast enough. Compliment her on her yellow sweater and she’ll immediately tell you how much it cost and where she got it. More notable, however, is what she doesn’t ...