Give A Compliment

Have you ever gotten a compliment from a family member or friend? Having them simply say that you look nice never fails to put a big smile on your face. It never fails to brighten your day. If a complete stranger gives you a compliment, it makes you even happier because you know that person has no obligation to tell you you have beautiful eyes, or that they like your haircut or new shoes. If even for only 10 minutes of your day, you feel a little better about yourself because someone noticed you. Can you imagine how much happier everyone would be if, every day, someone gave them a compliment? 

This works both ways. Giving someone a compliment feels fulfilling too. Try it. 

Two guys from Purdue University did just this. They tried it. Now, every Wednesday afternoon they stand out and give compliments to the students walking by. Many people might say they seem like they are just being sarcastic, but they honestly just know that people sincerely appreciate compliments. Even if they do not have a specific compliment for every individual walking by, they simply tell them to "Have a nice day." The students on Purdue's campus seem to love these guys and purposefully will walk by them every Wednesday for their free compliment.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-compliment-guys-13-mar13,0,6849324.story

The next time you are sitting next to someone in class, at work, or on the bus ride home, think about something on them or about them that deserves a compliment. Even if they shyly say "thank you" and look away apparently terrified, chances are you just brightened their day a little. If every single day you gave one new person a compliment, imagine how many self-esteems you could boost. And again, this probably won't change the world, but it will definitely put a smile on many faces. It might even make you feel slightly better about yourself that you made someone happy. Try it, I dare you!