Receiving a compliment

Are you good at receiving a compliment? Are you comfortable when you get a spontaneous gift? Journalist Liddie Austin isn’t, and she knows she’s not the only one. But being good at receiving is in fact important, not only for you but for the giver, too.

Author of two self-help books about receiving Amanda Owen gives three easy tips that teach “the art of receiving:” First, be more aware of what people do for you, and thank them for it. Thank your partner for bringing you a cup of tea, thank your friend for the invitation to a party, thank the driver who lets you go first at a crossroads. Showing gratitude is a way for us to give something back to a person who gave us something. And it is good to do, as it also encourages more giving, by all.