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Delivery is everything when it comes to complimenting someone. There's no one perfect way to deliver a compliment. The important thing is to sound like you really mean what you say, so that your compliment isn't taken the wrong way. Since there's a certain brand of meanness that involves tossing out fake compliments, you want to make sure the person you're complimenting knows you're being serious. Make sure the person can hear you clearly, so it doesn't sound like you're saying something under your breath. Read the situation and don't compliment someone if it could be construed as insincere. For example, if your new classmate walks in wearing a skirt with lots of wild colors, and everyone's looking, you might not want to draw attention to her in front of people who may not like the skirt as much as you. , but don't laugh. It's always a nice idea to give a compliment with a smile, though you can also deliver it with a serious and sincere expression. However, if you laugh while you're complimenting someone, he or she might not know whether you're serious. You might appear to be joking, which can ruin the whole effect. Try not to laugh while you're complimenting someone unless the quality you appreciate has something to do with the person's humor. It's an easy way to show that you mean what you say. Making eye contact is a form of nonverbal communication that helps people understand each other better. If you look down or look away, you'll appear to be less sincere than if you make eye contact while you're talking. Do your best to say it like you mean it, and not in a weird tone that could be taken the wrong way. The best compliments leave no room for misunderstandings. The recipient knows that you mean what you say, and he or she comes away from the conversation feeling good about it. It sounds pretty simple, but it's common for compliments to carry hidden meanings. For example, If you sound a little sarcastic, the person might think you're making fun of him or her. It's also possible to come off sounding jealous of the person you're complimenting. Make sure you don't seem angry or envious.
Express your compliment warmly. Smile Make eye contact. Watch your tone of voice.