How to Make Friends and Compliment People
The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
The Surprising Disconnect Between Complimenters and Recipients
Receiving compliments improves our well-being and happiness, but people often underestimate the positive impact. Researchers from the University of Chicago conducted a study in a park where participants had to compliment their friends and predict their reactions. The recipients were happier than expected, revealing that under-sociality can lead to a misjudgment of how compliments are received.
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