8 Steps to Giving Great Compliments
by Arpit Banjara

1. 1. Don't give out compliments randomly
1.1. You should genuinely believe the compliment or it will come across as insincere
2. 2. Give specific rather than general compliments
2.1. Instead of "your kitchen looks great,"
2.2. say something like
2.2.1. "Your kitchen looks great, I really like your new cabinetry and hardware."
3. 3. Just as in receiving compliments
3.1. giving compliments helps you start a conversation
3.2. You might add in
3.2.1. "Where did you get the cabinets from"
3.2.2. or "Who installed your kitchen?"
4. 4. Make sure the compliment is appropriate
4.1. Consider the setting and your relationship with the person
4.1.1. to make sure that the compliment is appropriate
4.2. Comments of a personal nature should only be offered to close friends in private settings
5. 5. Use creative and unusual words instead of everyday ones
5.1. Which would stay with you longer
5.1.1. "Your new dress is really nice"
5.1.2. or "Your new dress is fabulous! I love the fabric, it is really eye-catching!"