World Compliment Day
About World Compliment Day
When is World Compliment Day? This holiday is always observed on March 1
Today is World Compliment Day, a March 1 holiday. According to Hans Poortvliet of the Netherlands who created this day, it addresses the basic human need for recognition and appreciation. This is a non-commercial day that simply makes people happy and feel good about themselves. The benefits of giving honest and sincere compliments go to both the giver and receiver of the compliment.
You, the reader of this article, are an intelligent person who seeks to broaden your knowledge and appreciates the value of learning and expanding your mind. How’s that for an honest, positive, and very sincere compliment!? If you reflect on that for a moment, you will realize that actually describes you!
Participating in this special day is simple and easy. As you meet people today, think about them and who they are. Give them a compliment that is positive, honest, and sincere. Do it with a smile. Then, watch the smile appear on their face. Compliments can be oral or written. However, they are best when given face-to-face in person.
The benefits of compliments are many:
- It simply makes people happy.
- It increases self-esteem and self-worth
- Given on the job, it increases productivity.
- It increases pride.
- It creates mutual well-being.
- Compliments given come back in numerous ways.
Your goal for today: Compliment at least three people. However, we challenge you to do more. You’ll be glad you did!
How to Celebrate World Compliment Day
- Give a compliment to everyone you see today. Be sincere.
- Look for the positive in people.
Thought for Today
“I can live for two months on a compliment” – – Mark Twain
History and Origin of World Compliment Day
This special event was created by Hans Poortvliet of the Netherlands in the early 2000s. Poortvliet is a Recognition Professional. Originally called National Compliment Day, its popularity quickly grew and spread to other countries. Poortvliet soon recognized that this special day should be more global, and retitled this special day “World Compliment Day”. According to Poortvliet, it is now a global initiative to make it “the most positive day in the world.”
This Day in History
In addition to World Compliment Day, here are some of the things that happened on March 1:
- Yellowstone becomes the U.S.’s first national park. (1872)
- Alexander Graham Bell places the world’s first telephone call, to his assistant in the next room. (1876)
- Ron Howard, actor, director, “Opie” on TV series “Andy Griffith”, was born on this day in 1954.
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More March 1 Holidays
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More About Today
This Day in History – Indeed, many other important events occurred on this date in March. See what happened on this date in history.
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Ecards – Send a free Ecard daily for World Compliment Day or just about any calendar holiday, occasion, observance, or event. Undoubtedly, it’s fun for both the sender and the recipient.
Flower of the Day: Elephant Ears
Recipe of the Day: Peanut Butter Recipe
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