Many of us struggle with this issue. Someone pays us a compliment and we deflect or minimize the kind words, as if doing so will make us seem humble or at least not look arrogant. We receive ...

On a recent weekday afternoon, Xuan Zhao popped into the post office shortly before it closed. The man helping her was incredibly patient and went out of his way to assist her with a pile of packages.

Has anyone ever told you, "Great job!" or "That was impressive!" — only for you to respond with, "I got lucky," or "It was nothing!" If you're downplaying your accomplishments at work, you're ...

Offering praise benefits everyone, experts say. Here’s how to do it like a pro. By Jancee Dunn A stranger gave me a compliment 10 years ago that I’ll never forget. I was at a diner in Brooklyn with my ...

SEATTLE (Reuters Life!) - Whatever their subject - our svelte new figure, our rousing speech, our strong sales figures - compliments lift us, honor us, validate our choices and efforts -- as long as ...

Years before Peter Stroud set his sights on playing the guitar for a living, his father gave him a few non-musical pointers that would prove invaluable. “He told me, no matter what you do in life, be ...

Dear Annie: A few months ago, someone wrote to you about how uncomfortable the bad manners of children of a relative made her feel at large family gatherings and dinners. I read your column faithfully ...