37 The Nicest Compliments That People Have Received That Probably Will Stay In Their Memory Forever

We often give out compliments when we really like something about someone, but what if I told you that a single compliment can actually have a big impact? Research shows that compliments often make the receivers feel better than most people anticipate and they also improve the mood of the compliment giver.

Now, you might be wondering, if it can have such an effect on the receiver, what stops people from constantly dishing out compliments? Well, studies suggest that people underestimate their compliments' value to others, and so they refrain from engaging in this prosocial behavior.

We live in an age struck with conflict and war, where online hate is also festering like a cancerous problem. Surveys across several countries indicate that 42%–67% of young adults have observed ‘hateful and degrading writings or speech online’, and 21% have been victims themselves. In fact, online hate has negative effects on the well-being of both victims and observers as well.

Now that we know that there's already too much hate in the world, a compliment sounds like a small, graceful fighter against it. In the end, it all comes down to how kind we are to our fellow homo sapiens and the positive impact that we can have on them.

Here's an interesting fact: each year, January 24th is observed as National Compliment Day, which serves as a timely reminder of the profound impact compliments can have on our well-being. While it's wonderful to make someone's day just with a few words, there's this other issue that not everyone is good at receiving compliments.

In a study of more than 400 people, nearly 70% of people associated feelings of embarrassment or discomfort with recognition or receiving a compliment. It has been observed, "People with low self-esteem are often uncomfortable receiving compliments but not everyone who is uncomfortable receiving compliments necessarily has low self-esteem.”

While some find it awkward to receive compliments, others might also find it disrespectful, because it all depends on the giver. For instance, women often get compliments about their appearance, which at times, can be an unwanted advance on them but disguised as flattery. How many such stories have we heard from women, especially when it comes to workplace settings?

In a study of Italian students simulating a job interview, inappropriate compliments increased anxiety and depression levels in women, though not men. At the same time, it has been observed that women in many cultures are expected to be modest as well as attractive, creating tensions around how to respond to compliments.

Well, all this just made me wonder if just a few words could actually either make someone's day or completely ruin it; it all depends on the motive of the compliment giver. Of course, I wish we lived in a world that consisted only of people giving out genuine compliments, but unfortunately, that's not the case.

All I can do is hope that this article motivates you to say a few genuine, kind words to someone without any ulterior motive. That's it from our end, folks! Now, we would love to hear about the compliments you have received that you will never forget. Just type them away in the comments.