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How to Make Friends and Compliment People

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

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Effective Compliments: Milo's Formula for Success

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.

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