Compliments

I used to think I wasn't very good at giving compliments.

Starting my second year as a second grade teacher has changed me. I give compliments all of the time.
From the big to the mundane, my days are like one big compliment free-for-all.

"That is a beautiful drawing!"

"You are a math genius!"

"Look at how straight your "r"s are, wow!"

"I love the way you are standing quietly in line."

"Thank you for sharing, you are so kind."

"The way you raise your hand every time you have a question makes my heart jump for joy."

"Excellent guess!"

I've noticed my compliment habit has transferred over to life outside of school. Without even realizing what I'm saying, I've started complimenting adults on the mundane aspects of their lives.

"That's a beautiful doodle!"

"You are a butter-spreading genius!"

"Look how straight your "r"s are, wow!"

"I love the sound of your chewing, it's perfect."

"Thank you for sharing, you are so kind."

"I've never seen anyone catch flies as well as you, it makes my heart jump for joy."

"Excellent use of the turn signal!"

I don't understand why people think these compliments are weird. I mean, as long as they're sincere - it should make them happy, right?

So to whoever is reading this, I would just like to say: You are an amazing reader. Way to go, superstar!