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MCC Daily Tribune

National Compliment Day

On January 24, celebrate National Compliment Day by going all out with praise. The power of a compliment is pretty remarkable: either giving or receiving one can boost your happiness and confidence — making the act a win-win. You never know when someone could use some good vibes, so spread the positivity by giving someone a reason to smile!

NATIONAL COMPLIMENT DAY BY THE NUMBERS

40% — the percentage of compliments accepted by women. 

22% — the percentage of women who accept compliments from other women.

61% — the percentage of women who say compliments embarrass them.

47% — the percentage of women who say compliments make them uncomfortable.

55% — the percentage of women who say they don’t want to draw attention to themselves through compliments. 

38% — the percentage of women who think the words weren’t meant sincerely.

63% — the percentage of men who accept compliments. 

NATIONAL COMPLIMENT DAY ACTIVITIES

  1. Compliment a stranger

    Complimenting friends and co-workers on National Compliment Day is a given, but step out of your comfort zone and compliment people you don’t even know. Gas station attendants, Starbucks baristas, bank tellers, the grumpy worker at the DMV — everyone's worthy of receiving a compliment!

  2. Spread the good vibes on social media

    Even though an in-person compliment may seem more genuine, what matters is making people feel good about themselves. Be sure to use the hashtag #NationalComplimentDay to reach more of them.

  3. Challenge friends, family and coworkers

    See if you can get friends and family to compliment at least one person. Spreading good cheer is contagious.

5 OF THE BEST MOVIE COMPLIMENTS EVER

  1. "Anchorman"

    Ron Burgundy: “You’re like a miniature Buddha, covered in hair.”

  2. “The Help”

    Aibileen: “You is kind, you is smart, you is important.”

  3. "Elf"

    Buddy: "You have such a pretty face, you should be on a Christmas card!”

  4. “Jerry Maguire”

    Jerry: “You complete me.”

  5. “Christmas Vacation”

    Clark Griswold: “My cousin in-law, whose heart is bigger than his brain, is innocent.”

WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL COMPLIMENT DAY

  1. It can build confidence

    Receiving a compliment can certainly brighten your day. Having someone notice positive traits can instantly make you stand a littler taller and walk more confidently.

  2. Anyone has the ability to celebrate

    Unlike Christmas, where you’re stressing out about spending money on gifts, compliments are free. Plus, anyone can give a compliment — regardless of what's in your bank account.

  3. Compliments work — in the workplace

    Here's some helpful advice for bosses and supervisors: Compliments are a powerful way to motivate continued employee efforts. Studies show that rewarding a person with either compliments or money activate the same area of the brain. Thus, compliments can increase on-the-job performance.

Sarah Benedict
MCC Wellness Council
01/24/2023