People Who Give the Best Compliments Do This Instinctively

Instead of half-hearted compliments, try this.

Linda Smith
Nov 3 · 3 min read

I met up with someone who wasn’t necessarily a friend, more of an acquaintance with similar interests. She wanted advice on her creative business, and I was happy to meet up for a cup of coffee and a chat.

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owner at burlap+blue | creative | coffee-enthusiast | Enneagram 9 | www.burlapandblue.com

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