One in five of us is reluctant to make flattering remarks. After an awkward moment with a stranger, I am among them, writes Anita Chaudhuri
One in five of us is reluctant to make flattering remarks. After an awkward moment with a stranger, I am among themabout people’s reluctance to give compliments before last week, I might have despaired of my fellow humans. One in five of us, apparently, fears bestowing compliments, particularly concerning a person’s looks, dress sense or work achievements.
Standing in the queue at Pret, I complimented the woman in front of me on the beautiful colour of her dress. She appeared nonplussed. “It’s what I would call Mediterranean blue,” I babbled, feeling awkward at the lack of response. “Makes me think of lovely summer holidays in Greece.”
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