I have often suggested that one way to brighten your day is to compliment a complete stranger. It makes them feel good, while making YOU feel good in return. Yesterday, I was in the elevator with a fine looking gentleman who was obviously on his way to an interview; nice clothes, freshly shaved, hair done, and some kind of cologne in full effect (not overpowering) "You smell good!" I said.
He stared back like I had grown a second, tiny mutant head. The ding went off on my floor and I exited. I took my own advice and it totally backfired. I did not feel better for it in that moment, until the voice of my ego boomed inside my head: Fuck that that smelly bitch.
My ex-boyfriend always smiled. Genuinely. Even in the face of a total bitchy queen giving him shade. Guess which one looked like an asshole? Not the guy smiling.
4 comments:
People will be fickle no matter how you react to them you can not control how they will act towards you maybe he felt uncomfortable. Or maybe he's just not used to being complimented by others
Bleh. Screw him. Good on you - I should adopt this tactic.
Most of the time it works out very well. Compliment somebody today!
Compliments are a good thing. Perhaps he was nervous for his interview. :-)
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