When someone sings your praises, it usually feels good. However, many people have trouble responding to such praise graciously. “We’re taught to give–as we should be–but not how to receive,” says ...

On a personal level, companies appreciate and have much respect for customers who take the time to write and send letters of compliment. From a business perspective, organizations should respect these ...

What’s the nicest compliment you’ve ever received? Chances are, at least a couple immediately popped into your head. Compliments are powerful! A good compliment is one of the best gifts you can give ...

Want to stay current with Arthur’s writing? Sign up to get an email every time a new column comes out. A few weeks ago, I wrote about how to give and take criticism well. As important as that is for ...

Often we forget that a compliment towards another person can greatly impact their day or even completely change the way they ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. While I was in the check-out line at the grocery store the other day, the customer ahead of me complimented the cashier on her earrings.

There is growing evidence that compliments benefit both the giver and the receiver, but that people give fewer compliments than they probably should. In my last piece for Fast Company, I focused on ...

Recently, I complimented an intern on her haircut. From behind me, a male coworker commented, “I was going to say that but I didn’t want to seem creepy, what with #MeToo and all.” He figured that this ...

Think back to the last time you got a compliment from someone else. It probably felt good. Even a stranger telling you that you are wearing a nice outfit can be a nice thing to hear. Compliments from ...