Child psychologist Becky Kennedy revealed that parents should consider complimenting their kids with phrases other than "good job" to kids because it sounds insincere and could be a "conversation ...

Thanks to a discussion on Quora titled, "What's the best compliment for a woman you've ever heard?" we have a peek into what both men and women think that answer should be. See the most memorable ...

We could all afford to give more compliments. Here's how to make them resonate.

An example of a destructive compliment would be “You look pretty good for a bald guy”—not that I’m insecure or anything—because this sets such a low ceiling on the praise.

Compliments—from spouses, strangers, even our own offspring—are the ultimate rewards. Here, parents share the words that moved them most.

So how do you compliment someone in a way that hits all those positive markers—without risking unintentionally insulting or offending someone? What sort of compliment can actually be offensive?

11 Better Ways to Praise Employees Besides Saying ‘Great Job’ Highlighting specific things people do well shows you’re paying attention, and that has a more lasting positive impact.

Do they comment when you get a haircut? Miss Manners suggests you use your charm to comment favorably when your colleagues do especially good work. Miss Manners: I’m out of pithy comebacks for when ...

Slate Fare Introducing Good Job, Slate’s new flagship advice column Helmed by Doree Shafrir and Laura Helmuth, the column will tackle the joys, complications, and confusions of the modern workplace.

So, though it's important not to demonise compliment-givers, who are usually praising another person with the intention of making them feel good, compliments could be handled with greater care.