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received a compliment," "Hardly ever," and, sadly, "I never receive them."
receive heartfelt compliments from others, I hear answers like "I can't remember
There are several reasons why we don't vocally let others know about our positive feelings towards
them. I've heard excuses like, "They don't need to hear me say that - they already know," and "I do
admire her, but I'm too embarrassed to say anything." But when you ask the would-be recipient if
he or she enjoys being given genuine compliments and positive feed-back, the answer nine times
out of ten is, "I love it." Whether your reason for not giving compliments on a regular basis is not
knowing what to say, embarrassment, feeling that other people already know their strengths and
don't need to be told, or simply not being in the habit of doing it, it's time for a change.
(3) Telling someone something that you like, admire, or appreciate about them is a "random act of
kindness." It takes almost no effort (once you get used to it), yet it pays enormous dividends. Many
people spend their entire lifetimes wishing that other people would acknowledge them. They feel
especially about their parents, spouses, children, and friends. But even compliments from
strangers feel good if they are genuine. Letting someone know how you feel about them also feels
good to the person offering the compliment. It's gesture of loving-kindness. It means that
thoughts are geared towards what's right with someone. And when your thoughts are geared in a
The other day I was in the grocery store and witnessed an incredible display of patience. The
checkout clerk had just been chewed out by an angry customer, clearly without good cause
looked me right in the eye and said, "Thank you, sir. Do you know you are the first person evert
m? For many people, it's not often enough. In fact,
positive direction, your feelings are peaceful.
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Rather than being reactive, the clerk defused the anger by remaining calm. When it was my turnt
my groceries I said to her, "I'm so impressed at the way you handled that customer." She
give me a compliment in this store?" It took less than two seconds to let her know, yet it was
highlight of her day, and of mine.
Dr Richard Carlson
(I) On the basis of your reading of the passage, answer the following questions as briefly as possible.
(a) "There are several reasons ...." List the reasons the author gives to explain why people hesitate t
give compliments to others.
(6) "I love it" (Paragraph 2). In what context does the author use this expression?
(c) "It's time for a change" (Paragraph 2). What change is needed, according to the author?​

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer: 'He doesn't need to hear me say that (again.)They already know.'  'I don't have to say it (again).  Listen to all the strangers saying it'

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They already know

  The non complement givers who were given one to themselves.  People who never give complements may feel entitled and genuinely think that they themselves are the only person worthy of a complement.  

CPeople need to start complimenting people more.