A good compliment is specific and true.
Direct answer
Give compliments that are specific, sincere and about choices or effort, such as "Your presentation was clear and well organised." Accept compliments with a simple thank you. Avoid comments on appearance in professional settings.
Examples
| Vague | Specific |
|---|---|
| Nice job. | You explained the data so clearly that the whole room understood it. |
| Good talk. | I liked the story you used to open. It made the problem real. |
How to receive
- "Thank you, that means a lot."
- Do not deflect or argue.
Where Teyro fits
Teyro's The Art of Small Talk course turns this into short lessons you can play in a few minutes a day. It has 50 lessons, and you can start free.
The bottom line
Notice something real and say it.
