Friday, February 02, 2007

How to give a compliment without really trying

Looks will get a man interested.
Brains will keep a man interested.

I will always gladly take a compliment on my looks.
I much prefer a compliment on my brains.
If someone compliments my art or writing, even better.
If someone asks to see or read said art and writing, even better.

If a man is going to give a compliment, please, make it original.
Original in the delivery and original to me.

However, all and any compliments are always welcomed. Always. I will always say, thank you. I will never give an excuse for the compliment or to the compliment just given. I have learned how to accept a compliment. Gladly accept a compliment.

The best advice I can give a man on how to give a compliment?
Be interested.
Be an active listener.
Be a great communicator.
Be intelligent.
Be funny.
Always ask, "...and you?"

If he has all of those qualities then everything else is gravy.

5 comments:

Bre said...

I feel like I should print this post out and hand it out to all the men in my life!

TrappedInColorado said...

Hmmm.. I do all those things but my gravy is lumpy and cold and moldy. When does your seminar come to Denver? :)

-Tommy said...

So you're saying the following is acceptable:

Hey, that's a great photo, take it yourself? Wow, this is a great poem. One of yours? Um, great tits...both of 'em. May I?

Party Girl said...

Bre: I know, right? A few..some..already have it down, however, many more can learn.

Trapped: A little part of me measuring 20x23 can be sent your way as soon as you tell me which one you've decided on. Best I can do right now.

Actor man: Yes, yes all of those are acceptable, appreciated, and welcomed.

egan said...

I like your compliment tips. I think they're very accurate and fail-safe. I have trouble taking them gracefully as I tend to smirk.