Compliments Are Gifts

Doesn't it feel good to be told something positive about yourself and vice versa if you notice something positive about others?

So why wouldn't we compliment each other more often?

In this episode, what with it being nearly Christmas, we use the metaphor that compliments are gifts - and not one you'd pick out of a lucky dip. These gifts have been made and wrapped especially for you. There's your name on the label and everything!

Not only do we offer advice on noticing when you could give compliments more regularly, we discuss the etiquette in receiving compliments and make Tom feel very awkward with a little complimentary experiment!

We apply our theories to the usual work, home and play scenarios and ponder why compliments from our parents mean so much.

Get in Touch

How do you feel about compliments? Regular giver or a bit shy? How well do you receive a compliment?

And if you want to rise to the challenge laid out in this episode and give 5 compliments you wouldn't have given otherwise in the next 2 weeks, then let us know how you get on.

• email us: hello@sketchplanations.com
• OR leave us a voice note

Reference Links

In this episode we also reference:

• Previous Podcast Episodes: 5 Ways to Wellbeing and Words & Language sketches compilation (@48m25 Compliment v Complement)
• Jono's sketch on how to Accept Compliments
• Jono's sketch on Giving gifts others can give
• Jono's sketch on Extrinsic motivation

All music on this podcast is provided by the very talented Franc Cinelli.

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