Milo's formula for landing compliments is tailor-made, unmotivated, and sincere. He finds that most interactions aren't awkward and has nearly a 100% success rate. When someone gives him attention, he confidently gives them a compliment which instantly brightens them up. Complimenting something they've put thought into, like their shoes or makeup, reassures them and makes the compliment land. Milo's key to success is being bespoke, unmotivated, and sincere with his compliments.
Connecting with people is a sure-fire way to be happier - and you can quickly build relationships with friends and strangers alike just by giving them a sincere compliment.
In the first show of a season about how to be more sociable - we meet Troy Hawke, who makes a living complimenting everyone he passes on the street, and scientist Xuan Zhao - an expert on compliments who ditched her boyfriend for failing to say out loud all the nice things he thought about her.
(For more on Xuan's public benefit startup Flourish Science - a company aiming to "help people discover joy, combat burnout, and cultivate deeper connections within supportive communities" - then visit www.flouriship.com.)
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