Whenever I have actually gone out of my way to appreciate a stranger, I have always felt very nice and enthusiastic, because there is no ego, no reason – just the pure naturality of appreciating what is nice. Of course that is also true whenever a stranger has complimented me about my clothes etc.

Another interesting thing is saying “hi” to a stranger next to you when you have the time to communicate and connect. Instead of making any excuses to talk like asking them some question or asking them for some instructions, just saying “hi, I’m this”, has the effect of making you feel so good and pure in that moment.
And the 2 people generally connect instantly.

Cool post!

I know many people find it surprisingly hard to go out and give a compliment to someone they do not know. It’s pretty eyeopening, because it forces us to take a closer look at a person and their behaviours, to be able to spot something they do which we like or admire.

Have you ever found that some people will react negatively to a compliment from a stranger?

Cheers for the post!
Diggy

@Oscar: Make some waves, Oscar!

@Will: I think everyone could stand to do it more often, even those of us who write about it!

@Kristin: Well gee, that sounds familiar Glad to see my old partner in crime is keeping up with my blogs, even when they’re guest posts! Have you had the chance to play the game in Seattle yet?

Go out to an event. Take in the room and really scope out the scene with the person or people you’re with. Take turns challenging each other to smoothly finagle their way into other groups’ conversations.

What I’ve found: complimenting people works an awful lot more than “accidentally” bumping into them.

Seriously though, this is a fantastic skill that I try to implement everyday.

As that partner in crime says, “I love going places where I don’t know anybody. Then you’re in a room full of friends you haven’t met yet!”

It’s a powerful game, and something I should be more diligent about.