’m not a particularly shy person but sometimes I come over all bashful when I want to tell someone I think they rock. This is so stupid because everyone likes hearing compliments, even if they get a bit embarrassed by them. I’m very lucky to have lots of awesome people in my life but sometimes I can’t find the words to tell them how much I think the sun shines out of their butt holes. If you sometimes struggle to find the right words, here are are 5 ways to tell someone you think they’re awesome….
Say it behind their back
Gossip is nasty but the most efficient way to get information back to someone is to say it behind their back. If you have a person who you think is the bees knees, say it often. I did this just on the weekend. I was a telling a mate how smart and humble another one of our mates is. The first mate has the biggest mouth on the planet and what I said got back to our mutual mate immediately. The best part about this is hearing that someone is saying lovely things behind your back, so you know they really mean it. Total all over body glow moment right there.
Do them a really big favour
Spending money isn’t always a sign that someone thinks you’re awesome. When someone spends their time on you, that’s like a public declaration of never ending love. If someone you think is totally awesome asks you for a favour, do it. It’s a sure fire way to show them you care. If a mate of mine sends me flowers, that’s so awesome. If a mate of mine hand delivers me a fresh coffee in the afternoon with a hug? Best ever.
Be very specific with your words
As a word ‘awesome’ doesn’t really mean much. If you’re going to give a compliment, be specific. Really think about how your admired person makes you feel and why you love them so much…
‘I love the way you make everyone feel included.’
‘You have such a positive attitude – I just love being around you.’
‘You always know when I need to talk.’
Put the effort in to compliment people properly and they’ll really appreciate it.
Send them a thank you card
Thank you cards are a total pain in the butt. I know because I send them all the time. It’s the pain in the butt factor that makes them so lovely and valuable. It also makes people realise that you’re thinking of them and you appreciate them. Write thank you cards as often as you can. It’s very lovely to receive them in the post.
Recommend them for something
I always think the best compliment is when people recommend you for awesome things. Jobs, gigs, cool events. If you hear of an amazing opportunity and you’ve got the chance to recommend someone, pick your most awesome friend and thrust them forward. It’s the actual best compliment a person can pay another person.
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Do you struggle to tell people they’re awesome? Or do you just blurt it right out and say it?
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11 Comments
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I tell people they’re awesome but like you said asesome doesn’t really mean much so I’m going to be more descriptive in future. Do you buy your thank you cards from anywhere in particular? I want to start sending thank you cards what a lovely gesture.
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My last lot of thank you cards I bought at Marrimekko – it was a set of 100 postcards with their prints on them. It was like $20 for a box. Try Etsy though – they’ve got gorgeous stuff! Post cards books work well too.
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I try to do this a lot, especially when someone is looking particularly fetching! I say share the love and it will come back around one day!
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I told a stranger in the street they looked gorgeous the other and they were so chuffed! I need to do it more often!
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This is so sweet! I think there aren’t enough compliments being given in the world. It might be because it’s so embarrassing! At least every time I try when I’m deeply appreciative to someone, I end up getting emotional which makes the situation super awkward for both of us. So thanks for the non-confrontational ideas!
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Oh that’s lovely! I didn’t think about it like that – I’m not a very emotional person so that didn’t occur to me but that’s a lovely way to look at it.
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I try to give positive feedback when I’ve received great service. I’ll shoot off an email or tweet it or something. We’re often quick to criticise or complain about places or services but forget to acknowledge when something’s been good.
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Oh that’s a lovely idea! I try hard to remember to do that too!
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Haha I really like this share, I find I often blurt it out but for some weird reason it doesn’t always come out sounding genuine even though it is. So frustrating haha. Saying it behind their back is really relevant for me I this case ??. Kate, Wondrous x
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I will have to go back to what you have to say. I had to come leave a comment before I go back. I was drinking a glass of milk (glad it was not orange juice or something acidic or hot…lol) Milk shot right on my nose when I read “I can’t find the words to tell them how much I think the sun shines out of their butt holes” statement. I have never heard that expression and it resonates deeply because it so TRUE. It puts the if only you could see yourself through my eyes to shame…Thank you for the best laugh I have had recently. Huggles
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