Compliments make the world a better place. No, really. Research has shown the impacts of giving out compliments, and it’s pretty awesome. For starters, the positive impact a compliment can have on someone tends to be far greater than we imagine. Best of all, this is true of both the person being complimented and the person giving said compliment! And yes, this does apply to complimenting total strangers.
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With that in mind, imagine how much better the world could be if we all complimented one another more often? Sure, it can be a bit nerve-wracking when you’re not used to doing it, but you would be surprised by how great it feels. Besides, the compliment can be simple. Not everyone can be as clever as the group in the video below, after all! These kind folks dish out compliments left and right like experts!
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“You could have saved someone’s life this day. What an inspiration” someone points out in reply to this viral video. Other commenters add, “They all became more beautiful after they were told they were” and “THIS MADE MY WHOLE DAY! MY CHEEKS ARE HURTING FROM SMILING!”
Viral Video of Strangers Complimenting Strangers Will Have You Grinning from Ear to Ear
When someone gets complimented by a total stranger, they feel seen in the very best way. So, the next time you’re out and about and someone catches your eye, consider giving them a sweet and simple compliment. You never know the kind of impact you’ll have!
Looking for more ways to spread kindness? We can all take a note from the story about the total stranger who left a hardworking dad the sweetest letter. Plus, there’s the heartwarming interaction this new mom had with a fellow shopper.
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