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You’ve probably been taught that giving compliments build relationships. In the self-help classic How to Win Friends and Influence People, Dale Carnegie stressed the importance of “giving sincere and honest appreciation” to others in life and work. He’s not wrong, but the thing is that showing real appreciation is difficult to do.
How many times has someone given you a “compliment” and you just know they’re trying to get something from you? Compliments can easily veer into flattery and feel insincere, leaving the recipient wondering about the giver’s hidden agenda.
Here’s what it takes to avoid all that–it’s easier than you think.
Via The Learning Factor
There’s a difference between a “compliment” and an “acknowledgement,” and it sometimes comes down to a single word.