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NICHOLAS BOOTHMAN
professional clothing before and I was worried if it
would look good or not.”
Less than five minutes after Peter had walked
through the door with his new suit on, a young
woman he’d seen around, came over, assumed rapport
with him and told him he looked really good. “I felt
like a million bucks,” he said.
Most people feel good when they get a
compliment. Learning how to make a stranger feel
good when you compliment them is especially
important if you are looking to open new doors and
grow your network.
Look them in the eye for a second and mean it.
Don’t expect a compliment in return. This isn’t tennis.
If you do get one back however, receive it gracefully.
A sincere compliment about a hairstyle, an
accessory, clothes or eyes is ok for most people but
complimenting someone's character or performance
will leave a lasting impression.
“I was skiing at the ski hill I work at and I blew by
an older lady,” Loretta emailed, “at the bottom she
came up to me and said ‘You’re such an amazing skier,
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