For questions related to polite expression of praise or admiration.
Questions tagged [compliments]
28 questions
33
votes
8 answers
How to respond to "empty compliments" after many years of playing along?
I am currently a church musician (pianist) and have been at the same church for many years.
There is this one guy who quite frequently walks over to me while I'm playing, always making comments directed towards me such as "you just get better and…
Mickael Caruso
- 497
- 1
- 4
- 10
1
vote
0 answers
How to avoid disappointing my friend when I criticize her writing?
Recently, a close friend of mine has started writing very short novels. From a conversation we had, I could clearly tell that she is very proud of the fruit of her labor and seriously considers writing professionally.
I accepted to provide feedback,…
Alexis
- 111
- 4
1
vote
2 answers
Compliment person on apparent loss of weight
What is the best way to compliment someone who noticeable appears to have lost weight?
Also, is this appropriate if the other person has not vocalized that they were attempting weight loss so one is not aware of their lifestyle changes?
Same sex…
paulj
- 51
- 4