Some people - and I will admit I am one of them - just do not like getting compliments. But often immediately deflecting praise or trying to brush it off can end up hurting the feelings of the person ...

Not all compliments are what they seem. Some are genuine reflections of who you are. Others are subtle contracts offered with a smile, but laced with expectation. Compliments can be disarming. They ...

It completely makes my day when someone compliments me. They could comment on my hair, scent, personality—anything really—and I'll instantly feel lighter and happier. I also love giving compliments, ...

This post was co-authored by Grace Mabie (Williams College class of 2019) and Nate Kornell. The baker and bartender stories are Grace’s, the dentist is Nate’s. If you’re like us—human—you probably ...