Comments on: Answer: Costs Nothing But Is So Great

By: Friday lights « Well-Heeled, with a mission

Friday lights « Well-Heeled, with a mission — Sat, 31 May 2008 00:35:43 +0000

[...] Sincere compliments from strangers are wonderful, but sincere compliments from the people you love? Even better. [...]

By: AnakM

AnakM — Mon, 26 May 2008 03:19:06 +0000

I was in an elevator once in Korea with a bunch of men and two older ladies. I looked over at them (the ladies) and smiled. When I got off the elevator, my colleague told me that they were talking about me. They said I was sooooo beautiful. Completely made my day.

By: Lo. Price

Lo. Price — Tue, 13 May 2008 05:01:21 +0000

That’s a great observation. I think we all need to try a little harder to make the world a little better. I’m glad you could take a compliment from the driver instead of being offended by it (I’m sure some people would see it that way).

By: Single Ma

Single Ma — Sat, 10 May 2008 00:48:46 +0000

Just last week, I was in a funk. Started a new job. Running late. Bad mood. Rainy day. Just all around feeling blah. Had to circle the garage TWICE to find a park, then damn near broke my neck trying to catch the elevator before it closed. When I finally made it inside, I leaned down to take off my flats and put on my heels before I reached my floor. The only guy in an elevator full of women said “I like those shoes. They look good with that suit.” My mood instantly changed. I felt regal for the rest of the day.

Great post!

Random (yet sincere) compliments are so very important. I need to pay it forward more often.

By: English Major

English Major — Fri, 09 May 2008 03:39:08 +0000

I was crossing a major street in Portland, OR, and the cute boy crossing in the opposite direction gave me a rose when we passed each other. Didn’t say a thing, just gave me a rose. I had a nice day that day.

By: TBird

TBird — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:11:06 +0000

I try to compliment people as much as I can. But only when I’m being sincere about it.

It made me smile reading this post, though.

By: sfordinarygirl

sfordinarygirl — Thu, 08 May 2008 06:08:47 +0000

I was walking to the gym this past Saturday in my gym clothes, obviously. My hair was tied in a messy bun because it was so greasy. The roommate stripped the shower head from the bathroom so I’ve been struggling to get my hair to work properly.

This man runs up to me and asks me for my name. And he tells me how gorgeous I look in my gym clothes. He said I looked amazing and so comfortable in my own skin. Nicest compliment and it cost nothing!

By: GG

GG — Thu, 08 May 2008 03:22:04 +0000

Posts like this make me so happy. It’s easy and free! to give compliments like these. We all should do it more!!

By: Msminiducky

Msminiducky — Wed, 07 May 2008 18:51:38 +0000

Two incidents: I was shopping at Macy’s back in high school when a nice older lady came up to me to tell me that I was very pretty, and she thought I should know it.

A couple years ago, a very well put together, classy, wife of a high-powered doctor came up to me at a reception and told me that she loved my shoes, and she liked my taste. Wow!

~little miss moneybags~ yay Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell!

By: Little Miss Moneybags

Little Miss Moneybags — Wed, 07 May 2008 18:31:10 +0000

I have had random strangers compliment my hair fairly freequently and it always makes my day.

One nice comment I got was from someone who asked me about what I was reading on the train (Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell). She asked for book recommendations for her 10-year-old son, and I gave her some. She asked if I worked in publishing, and when I answered no, she said I should–and now I do! She’ll probably never know how much she had to do with me finding a career I love.

By: StackingPennies

StackingPennies — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:34:18 +0000

Not exactly random because it was from someone who was a good friend at the time. But she said that I was the most genuine person she knew, which is, oddly enough, something i really strive for.

Another time she said me and another girl were her “non-baller” friends because we didn’t like to waste money! Not so much a compliment, but funny!

By: quarterlifegirl

quarterlifegirl — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:31:39 +0000

I was recently at a party with my bf and some friends, (and feeling particularly overweight that night..) when a friend of a friend started talking to me. She stopped for a second and said “you’re so pretty…you look like snow white!” I love snow white, so it felt nice!!! lol.

I’ve also been with my BF for years, so I don’t hear compliments from him very often anymore (bummer). However, when I do get one out of the blue it feels great!! Definitely gets me walking on clouds.

By: dogatemyfinances

dogatemyfinances — Wed, 07 May 2008 12:58:27 +0000

Early in my career, I got a compliment from a very senior, most put-together woman. She said she liked my dress. I started wearing more dresses.

I’m going to compliment someone at work today!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 07 May 2008 12:47:16 +0000

I had something similar happen to me! Mark and I were walking down the street and an older gentleman walked over to Mark, looked him straight in the eye and said, “You are a lucky man. Your wife is absolutely beautiful.” Granted, I’m not his wife (though the comment made me happy!), but we were both walking on clouds the rest of the day.

Dirty, leering construction men? Ugh, that’s another story.

By: tangerine meg

tangerine meg — Wed, 07 May 2008 09:40:24 +0000

I was rather overweight at the time, but always tried to find colourful funky stuff to wear. I arrived to help out at my son’s classroom, and a kid randomly piped up with “You got style, Miss!”
It really did make my day, and I have remembered it ever since.

By: strange bird

strange bird — Wed, 07 May 2008 07:38:49 +0000

The best, best compliment I’ve ever received was back in high school(!). I was on the phone with one of my friends and I’d cracked some really corny joke. She said to me, “you know, Strange Bird? You’re really funny, do you know that?”

I don’t know; I always (*always*) crack myself up, but I just eat it up completely when *other* people think I’m funny.