National Compliment Day

National Compliment Day History

National Compliment Day is dedicated to the simple act of acknowledging the good attributes and abilities in one another. A compliment is a powerful tool for positivity and interpersonal goodwill, reflecting appreciation in relationships, encouragement in the workplace, or an affirmation of someone's individuality. This Observance also underlines the significance of effective and sincere communication in fostering conditions for affirmative interpersonal relationships and morale boost.

The inception of National Complement Day in America was in 1998 by Kathy Chamberlin of Hopkinton, NH and Debby Hoffman of Concord, NH. Their ethos was, however small, a compliment could make a massive difference, potentially changing someone’s day or outlook. For Americans, this observance encourages people to spread positivity to their peers, highlighting the power of vocalizing appreciation. It upholds the cultural values of empathy, respect, and positivity, emphasizing how these powerful accolades can uplift mood, motivate performance, and enhance relationships.

In America, participation in National Compliment Day involves offering genuine and thoughtful praises to those in one's life. Compliments can be given to friends, family members, colleagues, or even strangers. The observance encourages spreading kindness in our daily interactions with others. People often share their compliments with the hashtag #NationalComplimentDay on social media platforms. Occuring annually on January 24th, National Compliment Day brightens up the beginning of the year with a wave of positivity and warmt.

Facts & quotes about National Compliment Day

• According to a 2012 study by the National Institute for Physiological Sciences, receiving a compliment can boost performance. Leading researcher Professor Norihiro Sadato said, to the brain, receiving a compliment is as much a social reward as being rewarded money. We've been able to find scientific proof that a person performs better when they receive a social reward after completing an exercise.
• Compliments can stimulate the same area in the brain as does receiving cash, making them a very powerful motivator.
• National Compliment Day was created in 1998 by authors Kathy Chamberlin and Debby Hoffman. They started the day as a way to remind people that compliments are easy ways to connect positively with others.
• Some compliments just stand out. Here are several unforgettable compliments from popular movies:
  Juno (2007) - You're the coolest person I've ever met, and you don't even have to try
  Groundhog Day (1993) - You're very generous. You're kind to strangers and children. And when you stand in the snow, you look like an angel
  Little Miss Sunshine (2006) - I'm madly in love with you, and it's not because of your brains or your personality. It's because you're beautiful, inside and out

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Top things to do in the US for National Compliment Day

• Consider unique compliments that might warm your friend's and family's hearts. Almost all compliments are appreciated, but if it's personal or unique to an individual it can mean a lot more.
• Spread positivity online. Compliment a stranger, like a friends post. Social media is the bridge between the online world and reality. There's someone on the other side of the screen so why not make them feel special?
• Give someone a compliment. It doesn't take much but it goes a long way. You might just make someone's day.