Give compliments that match to peoples competency or warmth
Summary
- People like to be complimented on things that they feel they are good at
Details
- If someone is competent, affirm that by complimenting on competency
- If someone is warm, affirm that by complimenting on their warmth/people skills
References
Quotes
Highly competent people love to get confirmation of how competent they are. Tell your competent friends:
- “You’re so interesting!”
- “You always give the best advice.”
- “I knew you would know what to do.”
- “I love working with you on projects.”
Honor highly warm people with warm feedback and genuine compliments. Tell them:
- “You’re the best.”
- "You know how to get the party started!”
- “You always make me feel so comfortable.”
- “I love opening up to you.”
- “I trust you.”