International holidays - World Compliment Day

Among the unofficial world holidays, Compliment Day, which is celebrated on the first day of March, stands out. A compliment is a special form of praise or approval expressed verbally in a favorable manner. The concept itself has French roots, and this is not surprising, because it was in France that the traditions of diplomacy, etiquette and expression of admiration for beautiful ladies arose. Compliments can be given to everyone, men and women, young and old, acquaintances and strangers. The main thing is that the spoken words evoke a positive reaction. A sincere compliment can go a long way. He will defuse the situation and establish friendly relations. It is known that even the powers that be were not indifferent to admiration for the talents of which they were proud. So the insidious intriguer Cardinal Richelieu was completely unmoved by praise of his political talents, but the “Red Duke” literally melted when it came to his poetic gift. As a rule, on Compliment Day, special promotions or flash mobs are held, where everyone gives warm words of approval to every passerby. It turns out that many are embarrassed or afraid to give compliments, and appropriate and pleasant approval is an entire art that needs to be learned. Praise must be based on a real fact, otherwise it turns into banal flattery and can cause a negative reaction. A compliment can be in the form of a question, relate to appearance, or be some general memory. And the most striking reaction comes from admiration in the presence of third parties. But even kind words should be appropriate and dosed; compliments should not be said constantly, otherwise their meaning will depreciate and will only bring irritation. Psychologists advise learning the art of compliments to start with yourself. Every morning, standing in front of the mirror, you can lift your own mood with pleasant praise, and the March 1 holiday is another reason to admire the world around you.