Oh, hello! Grab a yogurt. We’re going to watch the Burn Notice I have on DVR.
I need an opinion, please. Because I’ve been trying something new, and I get strange reactions and I don’t know if I should continue.
We all like to think we are fabulous, right? Usually, we take time in the morning to make sure our hair/face/clothes look nice/clean/put together. Maybe not on weekends, but generally speaking, when we present ourselves to the world, we do it with our best face forward.
Amirite?
So, in the interest of spreading happy in my immediate world, I have started telling people that they look nice or whatever. I mean, I don’t chase some stranger down in the aisle at the grocery store. Because, well, that would probably get me arrested. But if I have an interaction with someone, I’ll point out that I like their outfit or whatever.
The reactions I have been getting, though, have shocked me. I would say that a majority of people look at me as if I am crazy. Or that I’m mocking them. Or just generally have a negative reaction. I don’t get that. If someone came to me and said “You are fabulous!” I would probably blush, giggle, say thank you, and want to hug them.
So, their reactions are very confusing to me. And this is where I need an opinion. Should I just think that they are fabulous, but keep my mouth shut? Should I just be swept along with the current of “there is so much negativity in the world, just go with it” mentality? That makes me sad.
Someone told me last week that she thinks I always dress so nicely. That comment stayed with me all day. It made me smile. Why don’t more people want that feeling?
What would you do?
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Cristine
I think it is a sad world in which we live today. It’s nice to hear you in your blog, I hear your voice and it eminates kindess, don’t ever change, just keep on doing what your doing. God bless. And I want to say I’ve been working on my site today which is pink, you might like it, let me know what you think. Hugs xoxoxo
Jade @ Tasting Grace
Thank you so much for your comment on my blog! That’s really very sweet of you to say! I glad #HomeHer10 helped us “find” each other. And you just keep right on with the compliments. If they’re genuine, I’m sure they’ll find a way into other people’s hearts, even if they resist at first. Besides, you never know when you might hit upon a person who just *really* needed to hear it in that moment.
photographerkellee
I agree with everyone else!! You be true to yourself, and keep doing what you’re doing. If there were more people like those of us who are like you, this would be a much happier place to be! Don’t let their negativity rub off on you. Keep putting good things out there in the world, what they choose to do with it is their business, you are doing your part. 🙂
Tricia
I try to do this, I have gotten looks like I’m going to suddenly go psycho on them and get all stalker-y…uh no I just like your shoes jeez. I think people are not used to civility anymore. I like you! You keep doing it, someday someone will pay it forward.
Debra
Keep doing what you’re doing. They may be wary or skeptical in the moment but I bet most of them get a little glow from it later on when they think of it again. And any time we can spread a little kindness, it’s a good thing.
By the way, you look fabulous!
fiona2107
I say – Keep being complimentary.
It’s their problems if they are rude, stuck-up arrogant and mistrusting!
~moo~
Honey, you keep looking those evil bastards in the eye, smile, and tell them that the dress that they are wearing is fabulous. Anyone that has the good fortune of crossing paths with you during the course of a normal day should be showering you with complements and adoration – kill ’em with kindness!! {{hugs}}
magandmoo
Thank you, luv! That’s kind of what I thought, but I was just so surprised that people would be wary of praise. Imma keep doing it.