I have become one of those people who will compliment a stranger if I like something their wearing, or their fabulous hair style or what ever it is that strikes me strongly. I haven't always been one who gives compliments and I am not sure when I started. It sure does feel good though.
I've seen people quite surprised when I tell them I like their jacket. They may even get a funny look on their face. But when they realize it's a genuine compliment and I do not want anything from them, they smile back and say thanks and sometimes tell me a story about the jacket.
Someone once told me not accepting a compliment is an insult to the person complimenting you. Sometimes I still want to down play someones compliment, but I hear that ladies voice and I say Thank You. I have learned to accept compliments graciously and appreciatively. I've also realized that I too feel those things the other person is complimenting me about. I've always loved my smile, and if I am wearing something I love, I am glad someone else appreciates it.
One day I smiled at a young woman as we passed in the grocery store. A few minutes later she came and found me to say thank you, and to tell me that I have a beautiful smile. Wow, how sweet was that! All I did was give a genuine smile. Her thanks made my day!
So if you like something about another let them know. If you are feeling happy smile at everybody and share your joy and happiness. I think you will find you want to do it more because you feel better about everything when your sharing positive things with others.
Like this blog, you may be giving someone their Wonder Filled Moment of the Day. Today, mine was writing this blog and thinking about compliments given and received.
In Gratitude,
Linda G
I've seen people quite surprised when I tell them I like their jacket. They may even get a funny look on their face. But when they realize it's a genuine compliment and I do not want anything from them, they smile back and say thanks and sometimes tell me a story about the jacket.
Someone once told me not accepting a compliment is an insult to the person complimenting you. Sometimes I still want to down play someones compliment, but I hear that ladies voice and I say Thank You. I have learned to accept compliments graciously and appreciatively. I've also realized that I too feel those things the other person is complimenting me about. I've always loved my smile, and if I am wearing something I love, I am glad someone else appreciates it.
One day I smiled at a young woman as we passed in the grocery store. A few minutes later she came and found me to say thank you, and to tell me that I have a beautiful smile. Wow, how sweet was that! All I did was give a genuine smile. Her thanks made my day!
So if you like something about another let them know. If you are feeling happy smile at everybody and share your joy and happiness. I think you will find you want to do it more because you feel better about everything when your sharing positive things with others.
Like this blog, you may be giving someone their Wonder Filled Moment of the Day. Today, mine was writing this blog and thinking about compliments given and received.
In Gratitude,
Linda G
