I think sufficiently imprecise praise can even be net-negative for someone’s worth, because their internal monologue might still be doubting or denying your praise. I wrote a post a few years ago on how to provide Specific Positivity:
With specific positivity, you try to give someone evidence that they should be praised, rather than praise itself. They don’t bristle or argue, because all you’ve given them is a description of your own experience. The recipient of your compliment can then use your descriptive evidence to compliment themselves. This is the goal, anyway- get them to feel good by recognizing the good they’ve done or been.
Compliments aren’t necessarily easy, but I agree that they’re worthwhile.
I think sufficiently imprecise praise can even be net-negative for someone’s worth, because their internal monologue might still be doubting or denying your praise. I wrote a post a few years ago on how to provide Specific Positivity:
Compliments aren’t necessarily easy, but I agree that they’re worthwhile.
Very nvc to be specific and describe how the person has impacted you or helped you.