The Art of the Compliment by Matheson, Christie -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Also by Christie Matheson Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Epigraph Table of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction A Brief History of Compliments Compliments 101

Say it out loud Don’t be indiscriminate with compliments Keep it simple Avoid complimenting by comparison Think before you speak But don’t wait too long Make it personal Pay compliments in front of a crowd, at least sometimes Remember that timing isn’t everything, but it does matter Compliment in such a way that the recipient feels comfortable Don’t ruin it with any nonverbal attributes Expect nothing in return

The Secret to Great Compliments: Listen Up!

Do. Not. Interrupt When you’re having a conversation with someone, look her in the eye Ask questions Remember what you talked about

Complimentary Topics

Smarts Wit Looks Taste Skills Uniqueness Friendship

Compliments in Love (and Lust) Working the Compliment Little Compliment

Smile Remember names Give thoughtful gifts Use the thoughtful gifts you’re given Write a letter for no reason Ask someone’s opinion Dress for the occasion Make friends feel at home

Lovely Compliments Compliment vs. Complement: A Very Short Chapter Random Acts of Compliments Just Take It: Accepting Compliment with Grace and Style

Avoid explaining away a compliment or giving the complimenter way more information than he wanted Don’t dismiss or wave off a compliment On the other hand, try not to agree too enthusiastically Remember there is no obligation to return a compliment Fish for trout, not compliments If a compliment belongs to someone else, don’t keep it for yourself Don’t get a big head Enjoy hearing others receive compliments←don’t be offended if someone else gets a compliment and you don’t 10 People Who (Might) Deserve a Compliment

On insincerity Thanks, But No Thanks: Backhanded Compliments Resources (A Selected Bibliography) About the Author

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